Final Exam USCG Questions Flashcards

1
Q

The weight of the liquid displaced by a vessel floating in sea water is equal to the

A

Total weight of the vessel

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2
Q

A continual worsening of the list or trim indicates

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Progressive flooding

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3
Q

Repairing damage to the hull at or above the waterline reduces the threat of

A

Capsizing

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4
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The volume of a vessel’s intact watertight space above the waterline is its

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Reserve buoyancy

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5
Q

The function of the bilge keel is to

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Reduce the rolling of the vessel

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