A vessel with a large GM will __________.

A vessel with a large GM will __________.

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A vessel with a large GM will __________.

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A vessel with a large GM will __________.

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🔍 Key Concepts

• GM (metacentric height) and what a large GM means for stability • Relationship between GM and roll period (how fast the vessel rolls) • How rapid / stiff rolling affects cargo and structural stresses

💭 Think About

• First, ask yourself: when GM is large, does the ship return to upright position more quickly or more slowly after being heeled by a wave? • If the ship snaps back upright quickly, what does that do to the size (amplitude) of each roll and the forces on cargo and structure? • Which option best matches the typical behavior of a stiff ship (large GM) in heavy weather?

✅ Before You Answer

• Be clear on the difference between stiff ship (large GM) and tender ship (small GM). • Consider which choice talks about how far the ship rolls versus how fast and forcefully it rolls. • Eliminate any options that confuse large GM with being more "comfortable" or having gentle motions — that is usually a small GM trait.