Mass & Balancemedium#735
Cargo density is important because:
A
it determines fuel consumption
B
a low-density cargo may fill the volume before reaching the weight limit (bulk out)
CorrectC
it only affects passenger comfort
D
it has no practical effect
Explanation
Low-density (bulky) cargo may use all available volume before reaching the compartment weight limit, reducing payload efficiency.
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