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Los cabos que al virarlos, imprimen un movimiento hacia popa del buque son:The lines that, when hove in, move the boat astern are:
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Correct answer: c) Stern line and bow spring
Why it is correct
The stern line and the bow spring both lead aft, so heaving on them moves the boat astern.
Why the others are not
- a) Both lead forward: the boat would move ahead.
- b) The bow line leads forward.
- d) The stern spring leads forward.
How to work it out in the exam
- A line moves the boat in the direction it leads from the boat.
Where this question comes from
- Junta de Andalucía · 2016 · 3ª convocatoria · PER Modelo A · question 29 Official paper · Official answer key
- Junta de Andalucía · 2016 · 3ª convocatoria · PER Modelo B · question 28 Official paper · Official answer key
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