Question 1729 Deck Safety

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The percentage of the total surface area or volume of a flooded compartment that can be occupied by water caused by damage is known as _______________.

A center of flotation
B permeability
C form gain
D one compartment standard
AI Explanation

The correct answer is B) permeability. Permeability refers to the percentage of the total surface area or volume of a flooded compartment that can be occupied by water caused by damage. This is a key concept in the stability and buoyancy calculations required for the US Coast Guard Captain's License Examinations. The other answer choices are not correct. Center of flotation refers to the point around which a floating body would rotate, form gain is the increased buoyancy provided by a ship's hull shape, and the one compartment standard is a damage stability requirement, but none of these directly relate to the percentage of a flooded compartment that can be occupied by water.

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