Spectrometers

RLFM-115 Metacentric Height Apparatus

Product Code : RLFM-115

A pontoon is allowed to float in a small tank having a transparent side. Removable steel strips placed in the model for the purpose of changing the weight of the model. Displacement of weight is measured with the help of a scale. By means of a pendulum (consisting of a weight suspended to a long pointer) the angle of tilt can be measured on a graduated arc. For tilting the ship model, a cross bar with movable hanger is fixed on the model. A set of weights is supplied with the apparatus. Determination of the metacentric height and position of the metacentric height with angle of heel of ship model.

EXPERIMENTATION :

To determine the loading capacity & corresponding position of metacentre. Study the change in meta-centre height as the C.G of the vessel (either lowered or raised).

UTILITIES REQUIRED :

➢Water Supply : Initial Fill

➢Floor Area 1 m x 0.6 m.

➢Drain required.

TECHNICAL DETAILS :

➢Pontoon : Provided with a Horizontal Guide Bar for aiding weight and Removable

➢Strips, Graduated Arc with Pointer with moveable hanger and set of weights.

➢Water Tank : Size 550 x 500x 400 mm (approx.)

➢Front Window of Tank : Made of Glass/Perspex. A

➢A set of weights is supplied with the apparatus.

➢Tanks will be made of Stainless Steel.

➢Pendulum and graduated arc are for accurate measurement of Tilt angle.

➢An ENGLISH instruction manual consisting of experimental procedures, block diagram etc. will be provided along with the Apparatus