If a ship weighs 52,000 tons and is in isostatic equilibrium when 6,000 tons of cargo is added,what is the total mass of water that will be displaced by the ship after the cargo is added?
A) 6,000 tons
B) 12,000 tons
C) 58,000 tons
D) 52,000 tons

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In isostatic equilibrium, the weight of the water displaced by the ship equals the total weight of the ship and its cargo. Therefore, after adding 6,000 tons of cargo to the original 52,000 tons, the total weight becomes 58,000 tons, which is the amount of water displaced.

If a Ship Weighs 52,000 Tons and Is in Isostatic