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El asiento de un barco es apopante cuando:A boat trims by the stern (apopante) when:
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Correct answer: a) The draught forward is less than the draught aft.
Why it is correct
Apopante means down by the stern: the stern draws more than the bow.
Why the others are not
- b) That is down by the bow, aproante.
- c) Equal draughts mean an even keel, with no trim.
- d) This says the same as b): down by the bow.
How to work it out in the exam
- Apopante comes from popa, stern: the stern sits deeper.
Where this question comes from
- Región de Murcia · 2018 · 2ª convocatoria · PER Tipo 1 · question 3 Official paper · Official answer key
- Región de Murcia · 2026 · 2ª convocatoria · PER Tipo 1 · question 4 Official paper · Official answer key
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