Question 4116Deck General70% to pass
A snag or other underwater obstruction may form a _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) V-shaped ripple with the point of the V pointing upstream.
When a vessel encounters a snag or other underwater obstruction, it creates a V-shaped ripple on the water's surface, with the point of the V pointing upstream. This is due to the flow of water around the obstruction, which creates a disturbance that propagates upstream. The other answer choices do not accurately describe the effect of an underwater obstruction on the water's surface.
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