ed transversely into the w =e, determine the righting
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Transcribed Image Text:A scow is 50 ft long, 30 ft wide and 15 ft high has a draft of 9 ft. Its center of
gravity is on the center of the scow, both longitudinally and transversely. If the
scow is tipped transversely into the water until one side is just on the point of
submergence, determine the righting couple in Ib.ft?
30 ft
15 ft
9 ft
O a. 1,877,042
O b. 1,033,520
O c. 871,032
O d. 2,775,312
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