The greatest effect on stability occurs from loose liquids flowing __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — in and out of a vessel that is holed in a wing tank
Liquids flowing in and out of a holed wing tank create both free surface and free communication effects, causing an off-center weight shift that drastically reduces initial transverse stability and can quickly lead to capselling.
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