USCG USCG Safety Eng
Set 3 • Question #84 of 254
Launch Interactive Practice Room When the height of the metacenter has the same value as the height of the center of gravity, the metacentric height is equal to __________.
A
height of the metacenter
B
height of the center of gravity
C
same as half the height of the metacenter
D
zero
✓ Correct Answer
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
Under MARPOL, SOLAS, and USCG Marine Engineering Safety regulations, regarding 'When the height of the metacenter has the same value as the height of the center of gravity, the metacentric height is equal to', the mandated standard is: 'zero'.
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