USCG USCG General Eng
Set 6 • Question #390 of 498
Launch Interactive Practice Room With reference to a vessel's structural integrity, the most significant characteristic of a cryogenic liquid is its __________.
A
capability of causing brittle fractures
✓ Correct Answer
B
highly corrosive action on mild steel
C
vapor cloud which reacts violently with saltwater
D
toxicity at atmospheric pressure
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
In USCG Marine Engineering General Subjects, for engine room systems involving 'With reference to a vessel's structural integrity, the most significant characteristic of a cryogenic liquid is its', the standard operating requirement is: 'capability of causing brittle fractures'.
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