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En una embarcación con hélice dextrógira y con máquina avante, ¿qué efecto produce la presión lateral de las palas?With a right-handed propeller going ahead, what effect does blade side pressure have?
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Correct answer: d) It tends to push the stern to starboard.
Why it is correct
A right-handed propeller ahead turns clockwise and pushes the stern to starboard. The effect shows most when starting off.
Why the others are not
- a) That is astern.
- b) It takes the bow to port.
- c) It does have one.
How to work it out in the exam
- Right-handed ahead: stern to starboard.
Where this question comes from
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2025 · Convocatoria de noviembre · PER Test 2 · question 29 Official paper · Official answer key
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2025 · Convocatoria de noviembre · PER Test 4 · question 29 Official paper · Official answer key
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