A vessel's KG is determined by __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — dividing the total vertical moment summation by displacement
The vertical center of gravity is determined by the principle of moments. By summing the vertical moments of all individual weights (weight times vertical distance from the keel) and dividing by the total displacement, the resultant KG is obtained. This is the standard method for calculating a vessel's vertical center.
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