A barge 20ft wide and 40ft long is loaded with rocks as shown. Assume that the center of

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A barge 20ft wide and 40ft long is loaded with rocks as shown. Assume that the center of gravity of the rocks and barge is located along the centerline at the top surface of the barge. If the rocks and the barge weigh 400,000 lbf, will the barge float upright or tip over?

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