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El cabeceo se define:Pitching is defined:

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Correct answer: c) As the boat’s oscillation in the longitudinal sense (bow-stern) due to the sea.

Why it is correct

Pitching is the bow and stern rising and falling along the boat. It is a longitudinal motion.

Why the others are not

  • a) Bow-stern is longitudinal.
  • b) That is rolling.
  • d) Port-starboard is transverse.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Pitch: longitudinal.

Where this question comes from

Regulations

Try it: Stability

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