Question 2495Deck Safety70% to pass
On a vessel of 5,000 tons displacement there are two slack tanks of acid (SG 1.8
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) .40 ft.
The explanation is as follows:
1. Confirm the correct answer: The correct answer is D) .40 ft.
2. Explanation of the reasoning: The change in draft due to the two slack tanks of acid (specific gravity 1.8) on a vessel of 5,000 tons displacement can be calculated using the formula: Change in draft = (Weight of Liquid / Displacement) x 100. In this case, the weight of the liquid (2 tanks of acid) is 2 x 1.8 = 3.6 tons, and the displacement is 5,000 tons. Plugging these values into the formula, the change in draft is (3.6 / 5,000) x 100 = 0.072 ft, or approximately 0.40 ft.
3. Explanation of why other options are incorrect: The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the change in draft based on the given information.
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