If a Ship Weighs 52,000 Tons and Is in Isostatic

question 2

Multiple Choice

If a ship weighs 52,000 tons and is in isostatic equilibrium when 6,000 tons of cargo is added,what is the total mass of water that will be displaced by the ship after the cargo is added?

• A) 6,000 tons
• B) 12,000 tons
• C) 58,000 tons
• D) 52,000 tons

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