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← HistoryDuring the Age of Sail, which outcome occurs when a ship encounters excessive rolling in heavy seas?
A)Decreased stability risking capsize✓
B)Improved hull strength distribution
C)Reduced drag from wave interaction
D)Increased rudder effectiveness marginally
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Excessive rolling elevates the risk of capsize because the shift in the center of gravity causes a decrease in the metacenter height. This reduction destabilizes the vessel, therefore the risk of capsize is dramatically increased, rather than improving maneuvering responsiveness.
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