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El movimiento longitudinal de la embarcación en sentido proa-popa se denomina:The boat’s fore-and-aft motion is called:

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Correct answer: c) Pitching

Why it is correct

Pitching is rising and falling fore and aft. Rolling is side to side.

Why the others are not

  • a) Sideways.
  • b) A steady lean.
  • d) Returning upright.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Pitch: fore-aft.

Where this question comes from

Regulations

Try it: Stability

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