Question 2528 Deck Safety

The correct answer is D) 2.5 feet. The reasoning is as follows: 1) The formula to calculate the metacentric height (GM) is: GM = (T^2 * g) / (2 * π^2 * L), where T is the natural rolling period, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and L is the vessel's length. 2) Plugging in the given values, we get: GM = (5^2 * 32.2) / (2 * π^2 * 122) = 2.5 feet. 3) The other options are incorrect because they do not match the result obtained from the formula.