When displacement increases, the free surface moments of slack tanks __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — remain unchanged
Free surface moments of rectangular tanks depend entirely on tank breadth cubed and length ($i = LB^3/12$), multiplied by the fluid density. Vessel displacement changes do not alter the geometric shape or dimensions of the tank.
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