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If the metacentric height is large, a floating MODU will __________.

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If the metacentric height is large, a floating MODU will __________.

🔍 Key Concepts

• Metacentric height (GM) and what it measures in stability • How GM affects roll period (fast vs slow motion) • The meaning of stiff vs tender vessel in ship stability

💭 Think About

• Think about what happens to a vessel’s rolling motion when the center of gravity is very low compared to the metacenter: does it snap back quickly or slowly? • Which term describes a vessel that returns to upright very rapidly when heeled by waves or wind? • Match the type of motion (quick/jerky vs slow/easy) to the condition of having a large GM.

✅ Before You Answer

• Recall that large GM means greater initial stability and a shorter roll period • Understand that a vessel with small GM has slower, lazier rolling motion • Verify which option describes quick, snappy righting action rather than slow motion or yawing

Question 1 of 27070

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If the metacentric height is large, a floating MODU will __________.

A

be stiff

B

have a slow and easy motion

C

be tender

D

have a tendency to yaw

Question 1 / 270705eccef9fbacbc34ba4d469d8

Question 1 of 270705eccef9fbacbc34ba4d469d8

If the metacentric height is large, a floating MODU will __________.

Back

Question 1 of 27070

Q

If the metacentric height is large, a floating MODU will __________.

🔍 Key Concepts

• Metacentric height (GM) and what it measures in stability • How GM affects roll period (fast vs slow motion) • The meaning of stiff vs tender vessel in ship stability

💭 Think About

• Think about what happens to a vessel’s rolling motion when the center of gravity is very low compared to the metacenter: does it snap back quickly or slowly? • Which term describes a vessel that returns to upright very rapidly when heeled by waves or wind? • Match the type of motion (quick/jerky vs slow/easy) to the condition of having a large GM.

✅ Before You Answer

• Recall that large GM means greater initial stability and a shorter roll period • Understand that a vessel with small GM has slower, lazier rolling motion • Verify which option describes quick, snappy righting action rather than slow motion or yawing