Question 4856Deck General70% to pass
A MODU displacing 28,000 long tons has a KG of 60 feet. A weight of 500 long tons is discharged from a VCG 150 feet. The change in KG is _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) 1.64 feet.
To explain this:
1) The change in KG can be calculated using the formula: Change in KG = (Discharged weight x VCG) / (Total displacement)
2) Plugging in the values given, we get: Change in KG = (500 x 150) / 28,000 = 1.64 feet.
3) The other options are incorrect because they do not match the result calculated using the formula.
4) This formula is commonly used to determine the change in a vessel's KG when weights are added or removed, which is an important consideration for stability and trim.
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