When a vessel's LCG is aft of her LCB, the vessel will __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — trim by the stern
When the Longitudinal Center of Gravity (LCG) is positioned aft of the Longitudinal Center of Buoyancy (LCB), the resulting couple causes the vessel to settle deeper aft, trimming by the stern.
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