Question 2152 Deck Safety

The correct answer is D) B. In small angle stability theory, the metacenter is located at the intersection of the inclined vertical centerline and a vertical line through the buoyancy center (B). The metacenter is a critical point that determines the stability characteristics of a vessel. It is the point where the buoyant force acts when the vessel is inclined, and its position relative to the center of gravity (G) determines the vessel's stability. The other options are incorrect because: A) G - The center of gravity (G) is not the point where the vertical line intersects the inclined centerline. C) F - The center of flotation (F) is not the point of intersection.