Question 2154Deck Safety70% to pass
Metacentric height is an indication of a vessel's stability _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) for small angles of inclination.
Metacentric height (GM) is a measure of a vessel's initial stability, which is the ability of the vessel to resist overturning for small angles of heel or inclination. Metacentric height is an indication of a vessel's stability for small angles of inclination because it represents the distance between the center of gravity and the metacenter, which is the point around which the vessel initially rotates when a small heel or list occurs.
The other answer choices are incorrect because:
A) Metacentric height is not an indication of a vessel's stability for large angles of inclination, as other stability criteria become more important at larger angles.
C) Metacentric height is relevant for indicating a vessel's stability, not for "no case."
D) Metacentric height is specifically an indicator of stability for small angles of inclination, not for all angles of inclination.
Related Questions
#2152 In small angle stability theory, the metacenter is located at the intersection of the inclined vertical centerline and a vertical line through _______________.#2153 At all angles of inclination, the metacenter is _______________.#2155 What is the stability term for the distance from the center of gravity (G) to the Metacenter (M), when small-angle stability applies? #2156 Which formula can be used to calculate metacentric height? #2157 The difference between the height of the metacenter and the metacentric height is known as _______________.