A Barge Is 15

question 28

Multiple Choice

A barge is 15.0 m wide and 75.0 m long and has vertical sides. The bottom of the hull is 1.20 m below the water surface. What is the weight of the barge and its cargo, if it is floating in fresh water of density 1000 kg/m³?

• A) 22.6 MN
• B) 13.2 MN
• C) 1.35 MN
• D) 1.13 MN
• E) 11.3 MN

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