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La zafa hidrostática de una balsa salvavidas, se activa automáticamente:A liferaft’s hydrostatic release works automatically:
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Correct answer: d) At a depth of about 4 metres as the boat sinks.
Why it is correct
It is triggered by pressure, as the boat sinks.
Why the others are not
- a) A wave must not trigger it.
- b) It does not depend on time.
- c) It does not depend on a blow.
How to work it out in the exam
- Release: pressure, about 4 metres.
Where this question comes from
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2023 · Convocatoria de noviembre · PY Test 1 · question 2 Official paper · Official answer key
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2023 · Convocatoria de noviembre · PY Test 2 · question 6 Official paper · Official answer key
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