You have approximately 15 tons of fish on deck. What... - USCG Deck Safety

You have approximately 15 tons of fish on deck. What will be the shift in the center of gravity after you shift the fish to the fish hold, a vertical distance of 8 feet? (total displacement is 300 tons)

A 0.4 foot

B 0.2 foot

C 0.1 foot

D 0.3 foot

AI Explanation

The correct answer is A) 0.4 foot. The shift in the center of gravity when moving 15 tons of fish from the deck to the fish hold, a vertical distance of 8 feet, can be calculated using the formula: Shift in CG = (Weight Moved x Vertical Distance) / Total Displacement. With a total displacement of 300 tons, moving 15 tons of fish 8 feet vertically results in a shift of 0.4 feet in the center of gravity. The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the calculation based on the given information. Options B, C, and D are smaller shifts in the center of gravity than the correct 0.4 foot shift.

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Question 2538 Deck Safety

You have approximately 15 tons of fish on deck. What will be the shift in the center of gravity after you shift the fish to the fish hold, a vertical distance of 8 feet? (total displacement is 300 tons)

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