Question 4232Deck General70% to pass
The rudders are amidships and both screws are going ahead. What will happen if the starboard screw is stopped?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) The bow will go to starboard.
When the rudders are amidships and both screws are going ahead, stopping the starboard screw will cause the boat to turn to starboard. This is because the asymmetrical thrust from the remaining port screw will push the stern to port, causing the bow to swing to starboard.
The other options are incorrect because: B) The bow will not go to port, as the remaining thrust from the port screw will push the stern to port; C) The bow will not remain steady, as the asymmetrical thrust will cause the boat to turn; and D) The stern will not go to starboard, as the remaining thrust from the port screw will push the stern to port, causing the bow to swing to starboard.
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