Question 2179 Deck Safety

The correct answer is B) moment. The result of multiplying a weight by a distance is a moment, which is a measure of the tendency of a force to cause rotational motion about a pivot or axis. This is a fundamental concept in mechanics and is directly applicable to the US Coast Guard Captain's License Examinations, where understanding moments and their effects on vessel stability and maneuvering is crucial. The other options are incorrect because: A) Center of gravity location is a point, not a product of weight and distance. C) A couple is a pair of equal and opposite forces that create a moment. D) Force is a vector quantity, not the product of weight and distance.