The vertical distance between G and M is used as a measure of __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — initial stability
Metacentric height (GM), the vertical distance between the center of gravity (G) and the metacenter (M), serves as the definitive measure of a vessel's initial transverse stability for small angles of inclination, typically under seven degrees.
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