Metacentric Height Apparatus
Product Code : JA-FMAHLE-9927
The metacentric height apparatus (SKU JA-FMAHLE-9927) is a floating rectangular pontoon for finding the metacentric height of a floating body and how it changes with the angle of tilt. A horizontal jockey weight moves the centre of gravity sideways, an adjustable weight on the mast moves it vertically, and a plumb bob against a scale shows the heel. It is supplied by JaincoLab for stability-of-floating-bodies practicals in engineering colleges and polytechnics.
Specifications
The metacentric height apparatus has a rectangular pontoon 350 mm long and 200 mm wide with an overall height of 475 mm, a listed maximum angle of heel of +13° corresponding to +90 mm on the scale, and a plumb bob for reading the tilt.
| Product | Metacentric Height Apparatus |
| SKU | JA-FMAHLE-9927 |
| Item | Basic metacentric height apparatus |
| Pontoon | Rectangular; length 350 mm, width 200 mm |
| Overall height | 475 mm |
| Maximum angle of heel | +13° |
| Corresponding linear dimension | +90 mm |
| Centre of gravity adjustment | Sideways by a horizontal jockey weight; vertically by an adjustable weight on the mast |
| Tilt indication | Plumb bob on attached scale |
Experiments on the metacentric height apparatus
The metacentric height apparatus lets students float the pontoon, move the jockey weight across it and read the resulting heel on the scale, then calculate the metacentric height for several heights of the mast weight and compare stable and less stable conditions.
- Determining the metacentric height of a floating body
- Studying how metacentric height varies with the angle of tilt
- Showing the effect of raising the centre of gravity with the adjustable mast weight
- Stability of floating bodies practicals in fluid mechanics courses for civil and mechanical engineering and diploma students
Scope of supply and ordering
The listing covers the rectangular pontoon with its mast, adjustable vertical weight, horizontal jockey weight, plumb bob and tilt scale. A water tank for floating the pontoon is not described in the product data. Accessories, spares and quantities are confirmed on the quotation.
MOQ, lead time and packing are confirmed on each quotation for the quantity and delivery destination. Single sets for a college fluid mechanics laboratory and larger quantities for new institutes are supplied, with export dispatch to Africa, the Middle East and South and South-East Asia.
Frequently asked questions
What size is the pontoon?
The rectangular pontoon is 350 mm long and 200 mm wide, and the apparatus has an overall height of 475 mm.
How is the angle of heel read?
A plumb bob hangs against an attached scale; the listed maximum angle of heel is +13°, corresponding to +90 mm on the scale.
Is a water tank included?
The product data covers the pontoon assembly only. If you need a tank to float it in, mention this in your enquiry and it will be confirmed on the quotation.
Related products
Other hydrostatics and flotation experiments are listed in the JaincoLab fluid mechanics lab equipment range.
Request a quote
To order the metacentric height apparatus, send the quantity and delivery destination through the JaincoLab contact page or email [email protected]. Institutions and contractors buying under a tender can also reach us via the tenders page.
