Spanish original · English

Hover or tap underlined Spanish terms to see their translation and exam tip.

El consumo de agua dulce de un tanque situado en la zona de proa y por debajo del centro de gravedad supondrá:Using fresh water from a tank forward and below the centre of gravity will cause:

Show the answer

Correct answer: a) A reduction in metacentric height.

Why it is correct

Using up low weight raises G and cuts GM. The boat loses some stability.

Why the others are not

  • b) Reversed.
  • c) It does.
  • d) Gradual.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Remove low weight: less GM.

Where this question comes from

Regulations

Try it: Stability

Pending instructor review. Machine translation, not reviewed.