For small angles of inclination, if the KG were equal to the KM, then the vessel would have __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — neutral stability
When KG equals KM, the metacentric height (GM) is zero. Under 46 CFR stability criteria, this condition provides neutral stability for small angles of inclination, meaning the hull remains at whatever angle it is pushed without righting forces.
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