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It is often observed that a sinking ship turns over as it becomes immersed in the water. Explain the reason behind this observation.

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To explain why a sinking ship turns over as it becomes immersed in water, we can break down the explanation into several steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Key Concepts**: - **Center of Gravity (CG)**: This is the point where the weight of the ship acts downwards. - **Center of Buoyancy (CB)**: This is the center of the volume of displaced water, where the buoyant force acts upwards. - **Metacenter (M)**: This is a point above the center of buoyancy where the ship's stability is determined. It is the point about which the ship tilts. ...
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