Question 2679Deck Safety70% to pass
You are on a supply run to an offshore drilling rig. You are carrying the load show in table ST-0018 below. What is the height above the main deck of the center of gravity of the cargo?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) 2.22 feet.
To determine the height above the main deck of the center of gravity of the cargo, we need to calculate the weighted average of the individual item heights, using the weight of each item as the weighting factor. This calculation is based on the information provided in the table ST-0018.
The weighted average height is calculated as the sum of the products of each item's weight and height, divided by the total weight of all items. This results in a center of gravity height of 2.22 feet above the main deck.
The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not properly account for the weights and heights of the individual cargo items in the calculation of the weighted average center of gravity height.
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