The figure below shows a rectangular block of wood with a hollow section at the position shown. The block is resting on a...

The figure below shows a rectangular block of wood with a hollow section at the position shown. The block is resting on a horizontal bench.

State and explain the effects on stability of the block when the hollow section is filled with water.

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- Block becomes more stable;
- COG is lowered;

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sharon kalunda answered the question on September 27, 2019 at 06:54

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