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Johann1234
Say you were on a steel ship, standing on very thick steel. Would you technically weigh more? Would the gravity pull you down more?
jambaugh said:Since the ship is floating one can presume it is actually less dense overall than the water it displaces (since it floats partly above water) and thus there is actually less mass immediately below you than would be if you were standing on the ground (which is denser than the water). So you should actually be a wee bit lighter.
OmCheeto said:But what if their center of mass was below sea level?
Yes, the weight of a person does change on a steel ship due to the effects of buoyancy. When a person stands on a steel ship, they are displacing a certain amount of water, which creates an upward force known as buoyancy. This force reduces the person's effective weight, making them weigh less on the steel ship than they would on land.
The amount of weight change varies depending on the size and type of steel ship. However, on average, a person can weigh about 1-2% less on a steel ship compared to their weight on land. This may not seem like a significant change, but it can make a difference in certain situations, such as when calculating cargo weight on a ship.
Yes, a person's weight can vary at different locations on a steel ship due to the changing buoyancy forces. For example, a person standing near the bow of the ship may experience less weight change compared to someone standing near the stern. This is because the shape and weight distribution of the ship can affect the buoyancy forces at different locations.
Yes, the weight of a person can change if the steel ship is in motion. This is due to the added forces of acceleration and deceleration, which can affect the buoyancy forces. Additionally, the movement of the water around the ship can also impact the buoyancy forces and therefore, the weight of a person on the ship.
The change in weight on a steel ship can affect its stability, which is its ability to maintain an upright position. If too much weight is added to one side of the ship, it can create an imbalance and cause the ship to list or tilt to one side. This is why it is important to carefully distribute weight on a steel ship to maintain its stability and avoid any potential accidents.