Question 4386 Deck General

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The height of the longitudinal metacenter of the COASTAL DRILLER at a displacement of 13,810 kips is _______________.

A 256.51 feet
B 255.11 feet
C 254.60 feet
D 253.20 feet
AI Explanation

The correct answer is B) 255.11 feet. This answer is correct based on the principles of ship stability and the calculation of the longitudinal metacenter height. The longitudinal metacenter height is a key parameter in determining the stability characteristics of a vessel, and its value is influenced by the vessel's displacement, hull form, and other factors. The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the longitudinal metacenter height for the given displacement of the COASTAL DRILLER. Option A (256.51 feet) and Option D (253.20 feet) are outside the expected range for this vessel, while Option C (254.60 feet) is slightly lower than the correct value.

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