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If the pitch of the propeller is 19.4 feet, and the revolutions per day are 96,713, calculate the day's run allowing 6% positive slip.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) 290.1 miles.
The formula to calculate the day's run is: Day's run = (Propeller pitch x RPD x (1 - Slip percentage)) / 6,076
Given:
- Propeller pitch = 19.4 feet
- Revolutions per day (RPD) = 96,713
- Slip percentage = 6% (positive slip)
Plugging in the values:
Day's run = (19.4 x 96,713 x (1 - 0.06)) / 6,076
= 290.1 miles
The other options are incorrect because they do not correctly apply the formula and account for the 6% positive slip. Options A, C, and D do not accurately calculate the day's run given the provided information.
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