Question 1755Deck Safety70% to pass
A vessel aground may have negative GM since the _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) the displacement lost acts at the point where the ship is aground.
When a vessel runs aground, the displacement lost acts at the point where the ship is in contact with the ground. This causes the center of gravity (G) to shift upwards, resulting in a negative GM (metacentric height). The other answer choices do not accurately explain the reason for the negative GM in a grounded vessel.
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