Deck General USCG Question #4604 (Set 147)

If the metacentric height is large, a floating MODU will __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — be stiff

A large metacentric height (GM) creates a high restoring moment per unit angle of heel, causing the vessel to snap back quickly. This dynamic characteristic is defined in stability principles as a stiff vessel with short rolling periods.

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