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El asiento es positivo…Trim is positive…
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Correct answer: a) When the draught forward is less than the draught aft.
Why it is correct
With positive trim the stern sits deeper than the bow, so aft minus forward is a positive number.
Why the others are not
- b) That is negative trim.
- c) Equal draughts give zero trim.
- d) Depth plays no part in trim.
How to work it out in the exam
- Work out aft minus forward and check the sign.
Where this question comes from
- Región de Murcia · 2018 · 3ª convocatoria · PER Tipo 1 · question 1 Official paper · Official answer key
- Región de Murcia · 2022 · 3ª convocatoria · PER Tipo x · question 4 Official paper · Official answer key
- Región de Murcia · 2024 · 3ª convocatoria · PER Tipo 1 · question 1 Official paper · Official answer key
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