For a MODU with trim, an increase in GMT will cause the inclination to __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — decrease
Transverse metacentric height adjusted for trim (GMT) increases effective stability at small angles of inclination due to changes in waterplane area moments, causing any resultant heel or inclination angle to decrease proportionally.
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