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Q9. a) Draw a metacentric diagram for a vessel of constant triangle cross-section (6)

b) A block of wood of uniform density has a constant cross-section in the form of a triangle, apex down. The width is 0.5 m and the depth 0.5 m. It floats at a draught of 0.45 m. Calculate the metacentric height (10)