Question 3885Deck General70% to pass
A wedge of water building up between the bow and nearer bank which forces the bow out and away describes _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) bank cushion.
A bank cushion refers to the wedge of water that builds up between the bow of a vessel and the nearer bank, which forces the bow out and away from the bank. This effect occurs when a vessel navigates a bend or turn in a river or channel, and the water is pushed up against the inner bank, creating a cushion that deflects the bow outward.
The other answer choices are incorrect. B) combined effect is too vague, C) bank suction refers to the opposite phenomenon where the bow is drawn towards the bank, and D) bend effect is not a recognized term in this context.
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