Initial stability refers to stability __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — at small angles of inclination
Initial stability applies strictly to small angles of inclination, typically under 7 degrees, where the transverse metacentric height (GM) remains constant and righting moments are directly proportional to GM times sine of the angle.
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