Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #773 (Set 23)

When compared to low-expansion foam, a high-expansion foam will __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — be lighter

High-expansion foam incorporates a significantly higher air-to-liquid ratio than low-expansion foam, resulting in a bubble structure containing mostly air, making the finished blanket remarkably light and easily buoyant against rising heat and smoke.

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