Question 2224 Deck Safety
70% to passA vessel's bottom will be subjected to tension when weight is concentrated _______________.
A
amidships
B
at both ends of the vessel
C
forward
D
aft
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) amidships. When weight is concentrated amidships (in the middle) of a vessel, the bottom of the vessel will be subjected to tension. This is because the concentrated weight in the middle causes the vessel to sag or bend, putting tension on the bottom of the vessel. The other answer choices are incorrect because concentrating weight at the ends of the vessel (B), forward (C), or aft (D) would cause the vessel to hog or arch, which would put compression on the bottom of the vessel rather than tension.
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