The free surface correction depends upon the dimensions of the surface of the free liquid and the __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — displacement of the vessel
Free surface correction (FSC) is calculated by dividing total free surface moments by the vessel's total displacement volume, making displacement the primary vessel-specific divisor in evaluating stability loss.
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