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En una embarcación con hélice dextrógira dando atrás y con arrancada atrás, si queremos que la proa nos caiga a babor, debemos meter la pala del timón:With a right-handed propeller going astern with sternway, to make the bow fall to port we put the rudder:
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Correct answer: c) To starboard.
Why it is correct
Going astern, the rudder pulls the stern to its side. Starboard rudder takes the stern to starboard and the bow to port.
Why the others are not
- a) The bow would go to starboard.
- b) It will not turn so.
- d) It matters.
How to work it out in the exam
- Astern: stern goes to the rudder side.
Where this question comes from
- Región de Murcia · 2018 · 2ª convocatoria · PER Tipo 1 · question 28 Official paper · Official answer key
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