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Jerry has a total of 23 marbles The marbles are either blue or green He has three more blue marbles than green marbles How many blue marbles does he have?
10 Green marbles, 13 Blue marbles.
A sack contains red and blue marbles the ratio of red marbles to blue marbles is 4 3 if there are 18 blue marbles in the sack how many red marbles are in the sack?
24 red marbles
24 red marbles is 40 percent of what marbles?
35
A bag of marbles has twice as many blue marbles as green and the bag has at least 33 marbles in it at least how many green marbles are in the bag?
There are at least 11 green marbles in the bag.
how marbles would there be if there are 30-40 marbles in the bag how many marbles would each person get?
70
Why were marbles kept on ships?
Marbles were kept on ships as a form of ballast, helping to stabilize the vessel and improve its handling in rough seas. The weight of the marbles helped to lower the center of gravity, making the ship less prone to tipping. Additionally, marbles served as a valuable cargo item, as they were often used for trade. Their round shape and density made them effective for this dual purpose during maritime voyages.
Why do ships dump ballast water?
Ships dump ballast water to counter any weight they take on, or to decrease their draft.
What is main ballast of a vessel?
Ballast used to be stones. With the invention of the electric pump, I think most ships will actually pump water into and out of tanks to adjust their ballast now.
What is permanent ballast in ships?
Permanent ballast in ships refers to the fixed-weight materials (such as concrete or lead blocks) placed at the bottom of a ship's hull to provide stability and proper trim. Unlike removable ballast, which can be adjusted or removed as needed, permanent ballast remains in place for the ship's entire lifespan. It helps maintain the ship's balance and prevents excessive rolling or listing.
Why do marbles float and big ships float?
Marbles float due to their low density relative to water, while ships float because of their shape and the principle of buoyancy. The shape of ships allows them to displace a large volume of water, which creates an upward buoyant force that supports their weight.
What is ballast condition?
Ballast condition refers to the status and functionality of ballast, which is material used to stabilize structures such as railways, ships, and buildings. In railways, it consists of crushed stone or gravel that supports the tracks and facilitates drainage, while in ships, it often involves water or other materials used to ensure proper weight distribution and stability. Proper ballast condition is crucial for safety and efficiency, as inadequate or compromised ballast can lead to structural failures or operational issues. Regular inspections and maintenance are necessary to ensure ballast remains in optimal condition.
What liquid makes ships lower?
Ballast tanks contain water, usually sea water.
What is void space in ships?
Void space is an empty compartment not used for cargo or ballast purpose.
What are the buds useds for on a plant?
it turns into the flower.
Do ships in the general lakes need more or less ballast than ocean-going ships?
Ships need more ballast in the ocean because the salt helps to keep them a float.What we know is that salt water is about 3% more dense than fresh water and that ships use the water they are floating in for ballast.Say an ocean ship needs 10 tonnes of ballast to get to it's stable water line. The volume of 10 tonnes of seawater would equal 9.7m3.That same ship will float slightly lower in fresh water since fresh water is less dense. It will need 3% less ballast weight (9.7 tonnes) to get to the same stable water line in fresh water. The volume of 9.7 tonnes of fresh water would equal 9.7 m3.So, the ship in the ocean requires 3% more ballast weight than the ship in fresh water, but the ballast volume is the same in both cases.
Do ships in the great lakes need more or less ballast than ocean going ships?
Ships need more ballast in the ocean because the salt helps to keep them a float.What we know is that salt water is about 3% more dense than fresh water and that ships use the water they are floating in for ballast.Say an ocean ship needs 10 tonnes of ballast to get to it's stable water line. The volume of 10 tonnes of seawater would equal 9.7m3.That same ship will float slightly lower in fresh water since fresh water is less dense. It will need 3% less ballast weight (9.7 tonnes) to get to the same stable water line in fresh water. The volume of 9.7 tonnes of fresh water would equal 9.7 m3.So, the ship in the ocean requires 3% more ballast weight than the ship in fresh water, but the ballast volume is the same in both cases.
What is the ballast of a ship usually made of?
Ballast on smaller vessels is often water,high density materials like concrete or iron or just the weight of the crew. On larger vessels such as container ships,it is a combination of water and cargo.
