Which abbreviation represents the height of the center of buoyancy?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — KB
In naval architecture, KB represents the vertical distance from the keel (K) to the center of buoyancy (B). This measurement is essential for determining the metacentric height (GM), where GM equals KB plus BM minus KG. It is a standard notation used in all stability calculations.
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