Calculating KB, BM, and metacentric diagrams 103
Also:
Fig. 12.3(a)
Since y is a small angle then arc WW1 arc LL1 yy
Area of wedge WOW1 Area of wedge LOL1 12 y y 2
Consider an elementary wedge of longitudinal length dx as in Figure 12.3(b).
Fig. 12.3(b)