A weight of 1,000 short tons is equivalent to __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — 2,000 kips
A kip equals 1,000 pounds of force or weight. Therefore, 1,000 short tons of 2,000 pounds each equals 2,000 kips in structural engineering applications.
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