Deck Rules (Supplementary) USCG Q#1981 (Set 6)

The righting moment can be determined by multiplying the displacement by the __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — righting arm (GZ)

Righting moment represents the rotational force returning a vessel to upright. It is calculated mathematically as the product of the vessel's total displacement and the righting arm (GZ), which is the horizontal distance between G and the line of buoyancy.

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