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Una embarcación con hélice dextrógira está parada sin arrancada. Al dar máquina atrás con el timón a la vía la popa cae:A boat with a right-handed propeller is stopped with no way. Going astern with rudder amidships, the stern swings:
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Correct answer: b) To port, since both the discharge current and blade side pressure push the stern that way
Why it is correct
With a right-handed propeller astern, discharge current and blade pressure take the stern to port. It is used for berthing port side to.
Why the others are not
- a) To port.
- c) It is the propeller.
- d) They do not cancel.
How to work it out in the exam
- Right-handed astern: stern to port.
Where this question comes from
- Junta de Andalucía · 2026 · 1ª convocatoria · PER Modelo A · question 28 Official paper · Official answer key
- Junta de Andalucía · 2026 · 1ª convocatoria · PER Modelo B · question 29 Official paper · Official answer key
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