Stability of Immersed and Floating Bodies

Introduction:

The topic of stability of objects in the water was always a matter of interest for mankind, as humans relied on ships for trade and transportation for centuries.  With advancing technology, we came to a better understanding of the world around us thus, a lot of things we relied upon advanced as well such as ships. Nowadays, one may see the topic of stability as basic and doesn't need much attention, as it is well understood. However, these basic physics are still the driving motion of ships and if they are ignored, results can be catastrophic.

So let's delve right into the world of stability of immersed and floating bodies!