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Se dice que una hélice es dextrógira cuando:A propeller is called right-handed when:

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Correct answer: a) It turns clockwise (seen from astern) when the boat goes ahead.

Why it is correct

Right-handed turns clockwise going ahead, seen from astern. Astern, the stern swings to port.

Why the others are not

  • b) Ahead.
  • c) To starboard.
  • d) To port.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Right-handed: clockwise ahead.

Where this question comes from

Try it: Propeller and rudder

Pending instructor review. Machine translation, not reviewed.