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The metacentric height is the vertical distance between the center of gravity and the metacenter of a floating body. It defines the initial equilibrium of a vessel, being stable for positive GM and unstable for negative GM. It is calculated as the difference between the position of the metacenter and the center of gravity, and it depends on factors such as the shape of the hull and the distribution of weights on board.
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