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¿Qué implica la acción de “rabear”?What does “rabear” imply?

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Correct answer: d) When turning, the stern’s path has a slightly larger radius than the pivot point’s.

Why it is correct

When turning, the stern swings out of the curve. So it traces a slightly larger radius than the pivot point.

Why the others are not

  • a) It is when turning.
  • b) It is when turning.
  • c) It is larger.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Rabear: the stern swings out.

Where this question comes from

Try it: Propeller and rudder

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