Question $2[14]$

$2\mathrm{.}1.$ A block in Figure $3$ below is $3m0\mathrm{.}8m0\mathrm{.}6m($Length $$ Breadth $$ Height$)$ has a density

of $850k\frac{g}{m^3}$ and floats in sea water $(SG=1\mathrm{.}025).$

a$.$ Determine the meta$-$centric height of the block.

b$.$ Comment on the state of equilibrium of the block, giving reason$($s$)$ for your answer

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SECTION A$-$A