Question 2340 Deck Safety

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A weight of 350 tons is loaded on your vessel 85 feet forward of the tipping center. The vessel's MT1 is 1150 foot-tons. What is the total change of trim?

A 12.93 inches
B 23.75 inches
C 25.87 inches
D 38.50 inches
AI Explanation

The correct answer is C) 25.87 inches. To calculate the total change in trim, we use the formula: Change in Trim = (Weight x Distance) / MT1, where MT1 is the Moment to Trim 1 inch. Given information: - Weight: 350 tons - Distance: 85 feet forward of the tipping center - MT1: 1150 foot-tons Plugging these values into the formula: Change in Trim = (350 tons x 85 feet) / 1150 foot-tons Change in Trim = 29,750 foot-tons / 1150 foot-tons Change in Trim = 25.87 inches The other options are incorrect because they do not correctly apply the formula or use the given information. Option A) 12.93 inches and Option B) 23.75 inches are incorrect calculations, while Option D) 38.50 inches is too high and does not match the correct answer.

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