Question 2166 Deck Safety
70% to passThe righting moment can be determined by multiplying the displacement by the _______________.
A
vertical center of gravity (KG)
B
righting arm (GZ)
C
longitudinal center of gravity (LCG)
D
center of gravity (CG)
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) righting arm (GZ). The righting moment is determined by multiplying the vessel's displacement by the righting arm (GZ). The righting arm is the horizontal distance between the center of gravity (CG) and the center of buoyancy (CB) when the vessel is heeled. This distance, represented by GZ, creates a moment that acts to restore the vessel to an upright position. The other options (A, C, and D) do not directly determine the righting moment, which is the key factor in the vessel's stability.
Related Questions
Q841:When must a dry chemical fire extinguisher be recharged?
Q1405:The number 2 lifeboat on a tanker would be _______________.
Q2377:The SS AMERICAN MARINER arrived in port with drafts of: FWD28'-08", AFT 29'-05"...
Q728:A pump room is suspected of accumulating gases after a ventilation machinery bre...
Q583:What is meant by the term "overhaul" in firefighting?
Ready to test your knowledge?
Take a Deck Safety Practice ExamOfficial Resources
Pass Your Coast Guard Licensing Exams!
Study offline, track your progress, and simulate real exams with the Coast Guard Exams app