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El movimiento transversal de la embarcación de babor a estribor y viceversa se denomina:The boat’s side-to-side motion from port to starboard and back is called:

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Correct answer: c) Rolling (balances)

Why it is correct

Rolling is the side-to-side motion. Pitching is fore and aft.

Why the others are not

  • a) A steady lean.
  • b) Fore and aft.
  • d) Returning upright.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Roll: sideways. Pitch: fore-aft.

Where this question comes from

Regulations

Try it: Stability

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