B. A rectangular scow having a length of 15 m, width of 8 m, and 6 m deep has a displacement of 164 metric tons. If the scow tilts at an angle 16 degrees without overturning: 4. Determine the location of the center of gravity which lies on the vertical of symmetry. A. 4.28 m B. 3.98 m C. 4. 74 m D. 5.22 m

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B. A rectangular scow having a length of 15 m, width of 8 m, and 6 m deep has a
displacement of 164 metric tons. If the scow tilts at an angle 16 degrees without
overturning:
4. Determine the location of the center of gravity which lies on the vertical of
symmetry.
A. 4.28 m
В. 3.98 m
C. 4. 74 m
D. 5.22 m
Transcribed Image Text:B. A rectangular scow having a length of 15 m, width of 8 m, and 6 m deep has a displacement of 164 metric tons. If the scow tilts at an angle 16 degrees without overturning: 4. Determine the location of the center of gravity which lies on the vertical of symmetry. A. 4.28 m В. 3.98 m C. 4. 74 m D. 5.22 m
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