Which describes how to determine a vessel's...

Which describes how to determine a vessel's...

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Which describes how to determine a vessel's LCG?

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Which describes how to determine a vessel's LCG?

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🔍 Key Concepts

• Longitudinal Center of Gravity (LCG) definition and what a "moment" is • Difference between vertical moments and longitudinal moments • How naval architects find a center by using sum of moments ÷ total weight (displacement)

💭 Think About

• Ask yourself: To find a center in one direction (longitudinal), do you use moments about that same direction or about a different axis? • Think about which type of moments (vertical vs longitudinal) relate to fore‑and‑aft position along the ship’s length. • Consider what MT1 is normally used for in stability problems—is it for shifting LCG, or for something like change of draft/trim?

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which options use longitudinal moments versus vertical moments. • Check which formula matches the general pattern: Center = (Sum of moments in that direction) ÷ (Total displacement). • Verify what MT1 actually represents and whether it’s directly used to compute the basic LCG.