A tank 36 ft. by 36 ft. by 6 ft. is filled with water to a depth of 5 ft. If a bulkhead is placed in the center of the tank running fore-and-aft along the 36-foot axis,how will the value of the moment of inertia of the free surface be affected?A.The moment of inertia would remain unchangedB.The moment of inertia would be 1/4 its original valueC.The moment of inertia would be 1/2 the original valueD.None of the above

A tank 36 ft. by 36 ft. by 6 ft. is filled with water to a depth of 5 ft. If a bulkhead is placed in the center of the tank running fore-and-aft along the 36-foot axis,how will the value of the moment of inertia of the free surface be affected?

A.The moment of inertia would remain unchanged

B.The moment of inertia would be 1/4 its original value

C.The moment of inertia would be 1/2 the original value

D.None of the above


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