USCG USCG Safety Eng
Set 5 • Question #136 of 254
Launch Interactive Practice Room The horizontal distance between the vertical lines of the gravitational and buoyant forces is called the __________.
A
righting arm
✓ Correct Answer
B
metacentric height
C
metacentric radius
D
height of the center of buoyancy
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
Under MARPOL, SOLAS, and USCG Marine Engineering Safety regulations, regarding 'The horizontal distance between the vertical lines of the gravitational and buoyant forces is called the', the mandated standard is: 'righting arm'.
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