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Daily Question for April 28, 2018

A ship is inclined by moving a weight of 30 tons a distance of 30 ft. from the centerline. A 28-foot
pendulum shows a deflection of 12 inches. Displacement including weight moved is 4,000 tons. KM is 27.64 feet. What is the KG?

A. 21.34 feet     B. 22.06 feet     C. 22.76 feet     D. 23.21 feet

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  1. sinθ = 12inches / ((12 x 28)inches) = 1/28

    θ=arcsin(1/28)

    GM = GG' / tgθ

    GG' = w x d / W = 30tons x 30ft / 4000tons = 9/40 ft

    GM = 9/40 ft / tg(arcsin(1/28)) = 6.29598 ft

    KG = KM - GM = 27.64ft - 6.29598ft = 21.34404ft

    A. is the best answer

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