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Una embarcación con una hélice de paso a la izquierda o levógira, se encuentra parada, sin arrancada y con el timón a la vía. Al dar máquina atrás, el efecto de la presión lateral de las palas sobre la embarcación es:A boat with a left-handed propeller is stopped, with no way on and the helm amidships. On going astern, the blades’ paddle-wheel effect is:
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Correct answer: c) The stern swings to starboard.
Why it is correct
A left-handed propeller astern turns clockwise from aft and walks the stern to starboard. A right-handed one walks it to port.
Why the others are not
- a) It does not change.
- b) It does.
- d) That is right-handed.
How to work it out in the exam
- Left-handed astern: stern to starboard.
Where this question comes from
- Junta de Andalucía · 2023 · 1ª convocatoria · PER Modelo A · question 28 Official paper · Official answer key
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