Question 1992 Deck Safety
70% to passThe water in which a vessel floats provides vertical upward support. The point through which this support is assumed to act is known as the center of _______________.
A
buoyancy
B
flotation
C
effort
D
gravity
AI Explanation
You are correct, the answer is A) buoyancy. The center of buoyancy is the point through which the upward support force of the water, known as the buoyant force, is assumed to act. This is a key concept in naval architecture and the stability of floating vessels. The other options are incorrect: B) flotation is not a standard term in this context C) effort is not relevant to the concept of buoyancy D) gravity is the downward force acting on the vessel, not the upward buoyant force.
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