Which is TRUE of a "stiff" vessel?

Which is TRUE of a "stiff" vessel?

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Which is TRUE of a "stiff" vessel?

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Which is TRUE of a "stiff" vessel?

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🔍 Key Concepts

• Relationship between GM (metacentric height) and a vessel being "stiff" or "tender" • How roll period (time to roll from side to side) changes with stability • Effect of center of gravity height on stability and motion

💭 Think About

• Think about what happens to a ship’s motion if it has very strong initial stability—does it roll quickly or slowly? • If the ship’s center of gravity moves up, does that make the ship stiffer or more tender? What does that do to GM? • Connect the idea of large GM vs. small GM with how comfortable or uncomfortable the vessel’s rolling motion is.

✅ Before You Answer

• Be clear on whether a stiff vessel has a large GM or a small GM • Decide if a short roll period (quick, snappy roll) belongs to a stiff or tender vessel • Check which options describe high center of gravity versus low center of gravity, and which one matches a stiff condition