The upward pressure of displaced water is called __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — buoyancy
Buoyancy is the upward hydrodynamic force exerted by displaced water that supports the total weight of a floating vessel in accordance with hydrostatic laws and Archimedes' principle.
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