Final answer:
The average throwing distance for a white phosphorus smoke grenade would be less than the 44 yards achievable with a fragmentation hand grenade because of its heavier weight. The exact distance cannot be determined without additional data on the weights of the grenades and the throwing force applied by the sailor.
This correct answer is none of the above.
Step-by-step explanation:
A well-trained sailor should be able to throw the fragmentation hand grenade an average distance of 44 yards.
When using the heavier white phosphorus smoke grenade, the average throwing distance can be decreased due to the increase in weight.
While the exact distance is not explicitly provided here, it would generally be expected that the heavier the object, the shorter the distance it can be thrown.
To understand the concept behind this, consider the physics of projectile motion. Throwing a grenade is an example of projectile motion, where the object is launched into the air and then follows a parabolic path.
The range, or horizontal distance traveled by the projectile, is influenced by the initial velocity and the angle of launch.
An increase in the weight of the projectile without a corresponding increase in the throwing force would typically result in a shorter range.
For this specific question, since we know a white phosphorus grenade is heavier, it is likely that the distance it can be thrown is less than 44 yards.
Without the exact data on the weight of the grenades and the force exerted by the sailor, it would not be possible to determine the exact average distance the heavier grenade might travel.
However, if a multi-choice answer is required, we would choose an option less than 44 yards, given the premise that the heavier grenade is not thrown as far.
This correct answer is none of the above.