The free surface effects of a partially full liquid tank decrease with increased __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — displacement volume of the MODU
Free surface effect (FSE) is inversely proportional to vessel displacement volume. According to stability principles, as displacement volume increases, the denominator in the free surface correction formula grows larger, thereby diminishing the effective reduction in metacentric height (GM).
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