FME11 Demonstração da altura metacêntrica

The Metacentric Height Demonstration Unit, "FME11", designed by EDIBON, allows the study of the stability of a floating object by calculating its metacentric height.

The unit consists of a floating methacrylate prismatic base, on which a vertical mast is supported, to which an adjustable movable mass has been added to change the gravity center position.

A weight that can be moved horizontally and vertically allows the inclination of the floating base to be varied.

A plumb bob, fixed to the top of the mast, is used to measure the angle of inclination of the floating base with the help of a graduated scale.