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Definición de cabezada:Definition of pitching (“cabezada”):
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Correct answer: d) Motion of the vessel alternately raising and lowering the bow.
Why it is correct
Pitching (cabezada) is the vessel’s longitudinal oscillating motion about her transverse axis, alternately raising and lowering the bow (and stern) as waves pass.
Why the others are not
- a) Longitudinal deck curvature higher at bow and stern than amidships is sheer (arrufo).
- b) Inclining alternately from side to side is rolling (balance).
- c) Leeway or drift is lateral displacement off course caused by wind or current.
How to work it out in the exam
- Pitching (cabezada): longitudinal motion alternately raising and lowering the bow.
Where this question comes from
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2020 · Convocatoria de diciembre · PER Test 4 · question 10 Official paper · Official answer key
Regulations
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