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For a freely floating body in water, which of the following degrees of freedom has/have inherent restoring force?
For a freely floating body in water, which of the following degrees of freedom has/have inherent restoring force?
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Restoring forces in floating bodies arise from buoyancy acting opposite to displacements that disturb equilibrium.
Updated On: Apr 25, 2025
- Sway
- Surge
- Heave
- Pitch
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The Correct Option is C, D
Solution and Explanation
Step 1: Understand restoring forces.
Heave (vertical motion) and Pitch (rotation about transverse axis) have inherent restoring forces due to buoyancy and weight acting through different points.
Step 2: Surge and sway.
Surge (longitudinal) and sway (lateral) motions do not inherently have restoring forces unless influenced by external constraints.
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