The tendency of a ship to resist a change in...

Question 1 / 270705eccef9fbacbc34ba4d469a6

Question 1 of 270705eccef9fbacbc34ba4d469a6

The tendency of a ship to resist a change in trim is __________.

Question 1 of 27070

The tendency of a ship to resist a change in trim is __________.

🔍 Key Concepts

• Trim vs. heel – understand the difference between fore‑and‑aft balance and side‑to‑side balance • Longitudinal vs. transverse stability – which one deals with changes in trim? • What metacentric height (GM) actually measures

💭 Think About

• Ask yourself: which choice refers to stability about the ship’s fore‑and‑aft (long) axis, and which refers to stability about the side‑to‑side (transverse) axis? • Consider which term describes a ship’s resistance to changing its trim (bow up/bow down), not returning from a roll (side‑to‑side). • Identify which options are specific quantities or effects (like a distance or a moment) versus a general type of stability.

✅ Before You Answer

• Be clear on the definition of trim (difference between draft forward and aft). • Match longitudinal with fore‑and‑aft, and transverse with side‑to‑side – then see which option fits the question wording. • Verify whether metacentric height is about longitudinal trim or transverse rolling in basic stability discussions.

Question 1 of 27070

The tendency of a ship to resist a change in trim is __________.

longitudinal stability

the righting arm couple

metacentric height

transverse inclination