Question 4856 Deck General

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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 _______________.

A 1.09 feet
B 1.60 feet
C 1.64 feet
D 2.73 feet
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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