At an angle of loll, the capsizing moment is __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — zero
At the angle of loll, the vessel has reached a temporary point of static equilibrium where the effective righting arm is zero. Consequently, the capsizing moment and righting moment balance each other momentarily at zero before external forces induce further heel.
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