A scow 15m long , 9m wide and 4.5m high has a draft of 2.7m. Its center of gravity is at the center of this scow both longitudinally and transversely unti one side or just on the point of Submergence, determine the righting couple. Draw the sketch.

A scow 15m long , 9m wide and 4.5m high has a draft of 2.7m. Its center of gravity is at the center of this scow both longitudinally and transversely unti one side or just on the point of Submergence, determine the righting couple. Draw the sketch.

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