The moment created by a force of 12,000 tons and a moment arm of 0.25 foot is __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — 3,000 ft-tons

Moment is calculated as the product of the force and the moment arm distance. Multiplying 12,000 tons displacement by the 0.25-foot moment arm yields a resulting moment of 3,000 foot-tons.

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