A Barge Is 10

question 24

Multiple Choice

A barge is 10.0 m wide and 60.0 m long and has vertical sides. It is floating in fresh water. A load of 6.00 MN is placed on the barge. How much does its hull sink into the water?

• A)5.00 m
• B)7.21 m
• C)10.2 cm
• D)10.0 m
• E)1.02 m

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