Question 2006 Deck Safety
70% to passBuoyancy is a measure of the ship's _______________.
A
deadweight
B
ability to float
C
midships strength
D
freeboard
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) ability to float. Buoyancy is a measure of a ship's ability to float, which is the fundamental principle behind a ship's design and construction. The buoyancy of a ship is determined by the amount of water the ship's hull can displace, which creates an upward force that counteracts the downward force of the ship's weight. This allows the ship to float on the water's surface. The other answer choices do not directly relate to the concept of buoyancy.
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