Question 4831 Deck General

The correct answer is D) 0.61 degrees by the stern. To determine the new trim angle, we need to consider the change in the vertical center of gravity (VCG) caused by shifting 500 kips of weight aft by 60 feet. This shift in weight will cause the VCG to move aft, resulting in a change in the trim angle. The calculation shows that shifting 500 kips of weight aft by 60 feet will result in a trim angle of 0.61 degrees by the stern, which is the correct answer. The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the change in trim angle based on the given information.