Initial stability refers to stability（）.

[单选题]The important initial stability parameter，GM，is the（）.A . metacentric heightB . height of the metacenter above the keelC . height of the center of buoyancy above the keelD . height of the center of gravity above the keel

[单选题]Initial stability of a vessel may be improved by（）.A . removing loose waterB . adding weight low in the vesselC . closing crossover valves between partly filled double bottom tanksD . All of the above

[单选题]The stability of a semisubmersible ship would be seriously reduced if flooding occurred in the（）.A . submerged hullsB . column void spacesC . dry mud tanksD . ballast tank

[单选题]Stability is determined by the relationship of the center of gravity and the（）.A . water depthB . keelC . center of flotationD . center of buoyancy

[单选题]What will NOT decrease the stability of a vessel?（）A . Topside icingB . Running with a following seaC . Using 35% of the fuel in a full tankD . Lowering a weight suspended by a boom onto the deck

[单选题]Transverse stability calculations require the use of（）.A . hog or sag calculations or tablesB . hydrostatic curvesC . general arrangement plansD . cross-sectional views of the vessel

[单选题]A．ccording to the text, family stability depends on ________.（ ）[A] the coupies' earning ability[B] a network of social and legal support[C] how much possessions the couple have before marriage[D] the relative balance between the benefits and costs

[单选题]The trim and stability booklet must be approved by the（）.A . International Maritime OrganizationB . National Cargo BureauC . Society of Naval Architects and Marine EngineersD . United States Coast Guard

[单选题]Stability is determined principally by the location of two points in a vessel: the center of buoyancy and the（）.A . metacenterB . geometric center of the waterplane areaC . center of gravityD . center of flotatio

[单选题]What is the stability term for the distance from the center of gravity (G) to the Metacenter (M)，when small-angle stability applies? （）A . metacentric heightB . metacentric radiusC . height of the metacenterD . righting arm