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En la curva de evolución de una embarcación, la parte de la curva descrita por G en el intervalo transcurrido desde el final de la metida del timón hasta que la fuerza centrífuga, creada por la evolución, equilibra a las demás fuerzas que actúan sobre la embarcación, se denomina:In a boat’s turning circle, the part described by G from the end of putting the rudder over until centrifugal force balances the other forces is called:

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Correct answer: b) Variable phase.

Why it is correct

The curve has three phases: initial while the rudder goes over, variable until balanced, then uniform. This is the middle one.

Why the others are not

  • a) While the rudder goes over.
  • c) Not a phase.
  • d) After balance.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Initial, variable, uniform.

Where this question comes from

Try it: Propeller and rudder

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