You have approximately 34 tons of fish on deck. What... - USCG Deck Safety

You have approximately 34 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 7.5 feet? (total displacement is 638 tons)

A 0.3 foot

B 0.2 foot

C 0.4 foot

D 0.1 foot

AI Explanation

The correct answer is C) 0.4 foot. The shift in the center of gravity can be calculated using the formula: Shift in CG = (Weight Moved x Vertical Distance) / Total Displacement. Given the information provided, the calculation is: (34 tons x 7.5 feet) / 638 tons = 0.4 foot. The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the change in the center of gravity based on the given information. Option A (0.3 foot) and Option D (0.1 foot) are too low, while Option B (0.2 foot) is too low as well.

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Question 2543 Deck Safety

You have approximately 34 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 7.5 feet? (total displacement is 638 tons)

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