A block of wood is 15 cm square and 30 cm long. What is the specific gravity of the wood if the metacenter is at the same point as the center of gravity of the wood when the block is floating in water on its side. Would it be stable float- ing on its end? Explain.

A block of wood is 15 cm square and 30 cm long. What is the specific gravity of the wood if the metacenter is at the same point as the center of gravity of the wood when the block is floating in water on its side. Would it be stable float- ing on its end? Explain.

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A block of wood is 15 cm square and 30 cm long. What is
the specific gravity of the wood if the metacenter is at the
same point as the center of gravity of the wood when the
block is floating in water on its side. Would it be stable float-
ing on its end? Explain.

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