Metacentric Height Apparatus Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter
Product Code : SEL-FMM-11046
Quick Answer: A small ship model floating in a water tank forms the Metacentric Height Apparatus: sliding a weight along the model's guide bar tilts it, and the pointer's displacement gives the angle of tilt for studying metacentric height.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Small tank filled with water for the ship model to float in
Ship model with a horizontal guide bar carrying a sliding weight
Pointer attached at the centre of the ship to show the angle of tilt
Scale for measuring the displacement of the weight
About This Product
Metacentric height is a measure of the stability of a floating body. Students move the small weight a measured distance along the guide bar, note the tilt shown by the pointer and use the two readings to study the metacentric height of the ship model. The set-up suits hydrostatics practicals in a fluid mechanics lab.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the angle of tilt measured?
A pointer attached at the centre of the ship model moves as the model tilts, and its displacement gives the angle of tilt. The displacement of the sliding weight is read on a scale.
