Question 2134Deck Safety70% to pass
If the metacentric height is small, a vessel will _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) be tender.
When the metacentric height (GM) of a vessel is small, it indicates that the vessel has a low stability and is considered "tender". This means the vessel will have a large angle of roll and a quick, rapid motion in response to external forces, such as waves or wind. A tender vessel is more susceptible to heeling and is less stable compared to a vessel with a larger metacentric height, which would be considered "stiff".
The other options are incorrect because:
A) Large angles of roll are a characteristic of a tender vessel, not a stiff one.
B) Quick and rapid motion is also a characteristic of a tender vessel, not a stiff one.
D) A stiff vessel would have a larger metacentric height, not a smaller one.
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