A Barge with Vertical Sides Is 10

question 5

Multiple Choice

A barge with vertical sides is 10.0 m wide and 60.0 m long and is floating in fresh water. How much deeper into the water does the barge sink when 300,000 kg of coal are loaded on the barge?

• A) 25.0 cm
• B) 50.0 cm
• C) 75.0 cm
• D) 1.00 m
• E) 1.50 m

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