The area of the horizontal section of the ship at the water level in the river is 540 m2.

The area of the horizontal section of the ship at the water level in the river is 540 m2. From the accepted load, the draft increases by 50 cm. Determine the weight of the load.

It is known from the condition that the area of the horizontal section of the motor ship at the water level in the river is 540 m ^ 2. It is also known that from the accepted load the draft increases by 50 cm. It is necessary to determine the mass of the load.

Let’s start by finding the volume of the cargo. To do this, apply the formula:

V = S * h,

where S is in our case the cross-sectional area, h is the draft of the motor ship.

V = 540 * 0.5 m = 270 m ^ 3.

To calculate the mass of the cargo, we use the density formula:

p = m / V;

Let us express the mass:

m = p * V;

m = 1,000 * 270 = 270,000 kg weighs the load.