Question 2539 Deck Safety

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You have approximately 29 tons of fish on deck. What will be the shift in the center of gravity after you shift the fish to the fish hold, a vertical distance of 5 feet? (total displacement is 483 tons)

A 0.4 foot
B 0.6 foot
C 0.3 foot
D 0.5 foot
AI Explanation

The correct answer is C) 0.3 foot. This is because the shift in the center of gravity is directly proportional to the weight of the fish being moved and the vertical distance they are moved. The formula to calculate the shift in the center of gravity is: Shift = (Weight of Moved Item x Vertical Distance) / Total Displacement. Given the information provided, plugging in the values, we get: Shift = (29 tons x 5 feet) / 483 tons = 0.3 foot. The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the calculation based on the provided information. Option A (0.4 foot) and Option D (0.5 foot) are too high, while Option B (0.6 foot) is too high.

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