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La corona con unas muescas en las que encajan los eslabones de la cadena y que forma parte del moliente es:The wheel with recesses that the chain links fit into, part of the windlass, is:
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Correct answer: a) The gypsy (barbotén).
Why it is correct
The gypsy has pockets the links fit into to haul the chain. The clutch connects it to the windlass motor.
Why the others are not
- b) It connects it.
- c) It stops it.
- d) It is the rudder’s.
How to work it out in the exam
- Chain wheel: gypsy.
Where this question comes from
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2026 · Convocatoria de abril · PER Test 1 · question 1 Official paper · Official answer key
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2026 · Convocatoria de abril · PER Test 3 · question 1 Official paper · Official answer key
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