Question 2543 Deck Safety
70% to passYou have approximately 34 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 7.5 feet? (total displacement is 638 tons)
A
0.3 foot
B
0.2 foot
C
0.4 foot
D
0.1 foot
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) 0.4 foot. The shift in the center of gravity can be calculated using the formula: Shift in CG = (Weight Moved x Vertical Distance) / Total Displacement. Given the information provided, the calculation is: (34 tons x 7.5 feet) / 638 tons = 0.4 foot. The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the change in the center of gravity based on the given information. Option A (0.3 foot) and Option D (0.1 foot) are too low, while Option B (0.2 foot) is too low as well.
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