USCG USCG Safety Eng
Set 8 • Question #217 of 254
Launch Interactive Practice Room With regards to the metacentric height, which of the following statements is true?
A
It is used to indicate the quality of initial stability.
✓ Correct Answer
B
It is located below the center of buoyancy.
C
It is measured vertically above the center of buoyancy.
D
Its determination is the objective of the inclining experiment.
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
Under MARPOL, SOLAS, and USCG Marine Engineering Safety regulations, regarding 'With regards to the metacentric height, which of the following statements is true', the mandated standard is: 'It is used to indicate the quality of initial stability.'.
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