Centre Of Flotation (Noun)
Meaning
The center of gravity of a floating object.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The centre of flotation of a ship is the midpoint of the area of the waterplane, which is where a vertically upward buoyancy force can be considered to act.
- The naval architect had to carefully balance the centre of flotation of the new vessel to prevent it from capsizing in rough seas.
- In order to maintain stability at sea, it's crucial to position the centre of flotation as close as possible to the vessel's centre of gravity.
- The boat's centre of flotation was lower than expected, due to the weight of the cargo placed in the hull.
- The researchers took detailed measurements to calculate the centre of flotation of the floating structure, taking into account the density of the surrounding water.