Class 4 (4th Engineer) SC&S 📅 Apr 2023

Exam Question

With regards to the metacentric height, which of the following statements is true? (16)

(a) It is used to indicate the quality of initial stability.

(b) It is located below the center of buoyancy.

(d) Its determination is the objective of the inclining experiment.

briefly justify your answer

Reference Answer

The correct statement is **(a) It is used to indicate the quality of initial stability.**
### Justification for Correct Answer (a)
Metacentric Height (GM) is the primary quantitative measure of a vessel's initial transverse stability for small angles of heel (typically up to 10-15 degrees). Its value directly indicates the vessel's ability to resist heeling and its tendency to return to the upright position.
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