Question 2468 Deck Safety

The correct answer is C) 0.88 foot. To calculate the GM (Metacentric Height) in this scenario, we can use the formula: GM = (Displacement * Tangent of Angle of List) / (Weight Lifted) Given: - Displacement (including weight) = 16,000 tons - Angle of List = 6.5° - Weight Lifted = 40 tons - Distance of Boom Head from Centerline = 40 feet Plugging in the values, we get: GM = (16,000 * Tan 6.5°) / 40 GM = (16,000 * 0.1138) / 40 GM = 0.88 foot The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the GM calculation based on the given information.