Question 3954Deck General70% to pass
Which will most likely occur when entering shallow water?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) The vessel's trim will change.
When a vessel enters shallow water, the water flowing under the vessel's keel will become restricted, causing the water pressure to increase. This increase in water pressure will result in a change in the vessel's trim, causing the bow or stern to rise or lower relative to the vessel's center of gravity. This trim change is a natural consequence of the vessel's interaction with the shallow water environment.
The other answer choices are incorrect because: A) A change in list is more associated with stability issues, not specifically with shallow water entry. C) An increase in speed is not a necessary result of entering shallow water. D) Rudder effectiveness may change, but this is not the primary effect of entering shallow water.
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