You have approximately 14 tons of fish on...

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You have approximately 14 tons of fish on deck. What will be the shift in the center of gravity after you shift the fish to the fish hold, a vertical distance of 6 feet? (total displacement is 210 tons)

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🔍 Key Concepts

• Shift of center of gravity (G) when weights are moved vertically • Formula: moment = weight × distance, then divide by total displacement • Effect of moving weight downward on the vessel’s overall G

💭 Think About

• What fraction of the vessel’s total displacement is represented by the 14 tons of fish? How does that affect how big the shift can be? • If you create a moment using 14 tons moved through 6 feet, what total moment do you get? What do you do with that number next? • Is the final shift in G likely to be larger or smaller than the 6‑foot movement of the fish? Why?

✅ Before You Answer

• Be sure you are using total displacement (210 tons), not just the 14 tons, when finding the shift in G. • Confirm that your distance (6 feet) is treated as a vertical movement in the calculation. • After calculating, check if the result is a reasonable small value compared to 6 feet, since only part of the ship’s weight is moving.