Question 2156 Deck Safety

The correct answer is A) KM - KG. The formula for calculating metacentric height (GM) is GM = KM - KG, where: - KM is the height of the metacenter above the keel - KG is the height of the center of gravity above the keel This formula is derived from the principles of stability in naval architecture and is the standard method for determining the metacentric height, which is a key indicator of a vessel's initial stability. The other options are incorrect because: B) KB + BM does not directly calculate GM. C) KM - GM is the formula for calculating the height of the center of gravity (KG). D) KM + GM does not correctly represent the relationship between the relevant parameters.