A moment of 300 ft-tons is created by a force of 15,000 tons. What is the moment arm?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — 0.02 foot
Dividing the total moment by the applied force yields the lever arm length (300 ft-tons divided by 15,000 tons equals 0.02 foot). This core stability equation is utilized by licensed deck officers for cargo loading verification.
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