The angle of loll is a stability term which...

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The angle of loll is a stability term which applies to a floating MODU with __________.

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The angle of loll is a stability term which applies to a floating MODU with __________.

🔍 Key Concepts

• angle of loll definition in ship stability • relationship between GM (metacentric height) and initial stability • how a vessel behaves when GM is positive, zero, or negative

💭 Think About

• Think about what happens to a vessel that cannot remain upright even in still water. Which condition would cause it to seek an inclined position of equilibrium? • Which choice describes the condition where the center of gravity is above the metacenter, making the upright position unstable? • Which option is a fundamental stability condition, and which are just operating conditions (like loading or motions) that can occur for many different stability states?

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which option directly refers to initial stability (GM), not loading or motion. • Remember that an angle of loll occurs in very calm conditions and is related to the ship’s inherent stability, not necessarily to external seas or waves. • Verify which condition causes the vessel to heel to a small steady angle on either side instead of returning to upright.