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Q7. (a) Show by means of diagrams how the center of gravity of the liquid in a partly filled tank moves during rolling. (6)

(b) A box barge is 15 m long, 6 m wide and floats in water of 1.016 t/m3 at a draught of 3 m. 150 tonne of cargo is now added. Calculate the load exerted by the water on the sides, ends and bottom. (10)