Center of Gravity and Weight Distribution Quiz

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What is the set of all solutions known as if the solution to the Center of Gravity is solvable?

Angle of list
Line of action of the force (correct)
Point of Suspension
Loaded displacement

What does the Point of Suspension represent for a suspended weight?

The center weight
The point through which the force of gravity may be considered to act vertically downward (correct)
The process of determining a vessel’s displacement
The Angle of list

What happens to the CG of the body when weight is added?

It will move away from the CG of any weight added
It will remain unchanged
It will move directly towards the CG of any weight added (correct)
It will shift randomly within the body

What happens to the vessel's center of gravity (G) when weight is added at deck level?

<p>It rises (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does loaded displacement mean?

<p>The weight of the ship including cargo, passengers, fuel, water, stores, dunnage, and such other items necessary for use on a voyage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Center of Gravity

The set of all solutions to the Center of Gravity problem is known as the equilibriant.
The Point of Suspension represents the point at which the weight of the suspended object is acting.

Effects of Adding Weight

When weight is added to a body, its Center of Gravity (CG) shifts towards the added weight.
If weight is added at deck level, the vessel's center of gravity (G) rises.

Loaded Displacement

Loaded displacement refers to the total weight of the vessel, including cargo, fuel, and other loads, divided by the density of the surrounding fluid (usually water).

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Test your knowledge of center of gravity and weight distribution with this quiz. Questions cover topics such as the set of all solutions, the point of suspension, and the movement of the body's center of gravity when weight is added.