Question 4274 Deck General

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While loaded as shown in Sample Load Form #5 (Survival), an estimated 250 long tons of snow and ice accumulates on the DEEP DRILLER at an estimated height of 127 feet. Assuming no corrective ballasting, what is the rise in the height of the center of gravity corrected for longitudinal free surface effects?

A 2.62 feet
B 2.20 feet
C 1.03 feet
D 0.71 foot
AI Explanation

The correct answer is C) 1.03 feet. The reasoning is as follows: The increase in the height of the center of gravity due to the accumulated snow and ice is calculated based on the total weight of the snow/ice and its height above the vessel's original center of gravity. The longitudinal free surface effect is accounted for in the calculation. Given the information provided, the correct rise in the center of gravity is 1.03 feet. The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the actual increase in the height of the center of gravity when considering the specified loading conditions and snow/ice accumulation.

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