Deck Rules (Supplementary) USCG Question #2040 (Set 7)

In illustration D001SA below, which item represents the righting arm?

USCG Exam Illustration D001SA
USCG Examination Diagram: Illustration D001SA
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — GZ

GZ represents the righting arm, defined geometrically as the horizontal distance between the vertical lines of action of the buoyant force acting through the center of buoyancy and the gravity force acting through the center of gravity.

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