Question 670General Subjects - Assistant Engineer

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The operation of the device shown in the illustration is dependent upon _______________. Illustration GS-0116

Diagram for USCG General Subjects Assistant: The operation of the device shown in the illustration is dependent upon...
Aall items, similar to "I" move as the rudder stock rotates
Ball items, similar to "N" move as the rudder stock rotates
Cboth "I" and "N" move as the rudder stock rotates
Dneither "I" nor "N" move as the rudder stock rotates
AI Explanation

The correct answer is B) all items, similar to "N" move as the rudder stock rotates. The operation of the device shown in the illustration is dependent upon the movement of the items labeled "N" as the rudder stock rotates. This is because the "N" items are directly connected to and move with the rotating rudder stock, which is the primary mechanism that controls the device's operation. The other answer choices are incorrect because A) is false as the "I" items do not move with the rudder stock, C) is false as only the "N" items move, and D) is false as the "N" items do move with the rudder stock.

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