Question 1942Deck Safety70% to pass
Which term indicates the rise in height of the bottom plating from the plane of the base line?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) Deadrise.
Deadrise refers to the rise in height of the bottom plating from the plane of the baseline. This is a key measurement in boat design, as it affects the vessel's stability, seaworthiness, and handling characteristics. Sheer refers to the rise in the deck from the bow to the stern, camber is the upward curve of the deck, and molded height is the height of the hull measured from the baseline.
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