Question 1022Deck General70% to pass
A tanker is loaded with 5,000 barrels of petroleum. The cargo was loaded at a temperature of 70°F, and the coefficient of expansion is .0004. W hat is the net amount in barrels of cargo loaded?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) 4980.
To calculate the net amount of cargo loaded, we need to account for the change in volume due to the difference in temperature between the loading temperature (70°F) and the standard temperature (60°F) used for measuring the cargo volume.
The formula for this calculation is: Net Cargo = Cargo Loaded x (1 + Coefficient of Expansion x (Temperature Difference))
Given:
- Cargo Loaded: 5,000 barrels
- Coefficient of Expansion: 0.0004
- Loading Temperature: 70°F
- Standard Temperature: 60°F
Plugging in the values, we get:
Net Cargo = 5,000 x (1 + 0.0004 x (70 - 60)) = 5,000 x (1 + 0.0004 x 10) = 5,000 x 1.004 = 4,980 barrels.
The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately account for the temperature-induced volume change.
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