Ship Maneuvering and Control

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What is the primary purpose of a ship's rudder?

  1. To change the ship's course

  2. To stop the ship

  3. To slow the ship down

  4. To turn the ship around


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The rudder is used to change the direction of the ship's movement by deflecting the water flow around the hull.

What is the difference between a ship's rudder and a propeller?

  1. The rudder is used to change the ship's course, while the propeller is used to propel the ship forward.

  2. The rudder is located at the front of the ship, while the propeller is located at the back of the ship.

  3. The rudder is smaller than the propeller.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The rudder is used to change the ship's course, while the propeller is used to propel the ship forward. The rudder is located at the back of the ship, while the propeller is located at the front of the ship. The rudder is smaller than the propeller.

What is the effect of increasing the rudder angle?

  1. The ship will turn more quickly.

  2. The ship will turn less quickly.

  3. The ship will stop turning.

  4. The ship will move in a straight line.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Increasing the rudder angle increases the amount of force that is applied to the water, which causes the ship to turn more quickly.

What is the effect of decreasing the rudder angle?

  1. The ship will turn more quickly.

  2. The ship will turn less quickly.

  3. The ship will stop turning.

  4. The ship will move in a straight line.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Decreasing the rudder angle decreases the amount of force that is applied to the water, which causes the ship to turn less quickly.

What is the effect of increasing the ship's speed?

  1. The ship will turn more quickly.

  2. The ship will turn less quickly.

  3. The ship will stop turning.

  4. The ship will move in a straight line.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Increasing the ship's speed increases the amount of water that is flowing past the rudder, which reduces the amount of force that is applied to the water. This causes the ship to turn less quickly.

What is the effect of decreasing the ship's speed?

  1. The ship will turn more quickly.

  2. The ship will turn less quickly.

  3. The ship will stop turning.

  4. The ship will move in a straight line.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Decreasing the ship's speed decreases the amount of water that is flowing past the rudder, which increases the amount of force that is applied to the water. This causes the ship to turn more quickly.

What is the effect of increasing the ship's draft?

  1. The ship will turn more quickly.

  2. The ship will turn less quickly.

  3. The ship will stop turning.

  4. The ship will move in a straight line.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Increasing the ship's draft increases the amount of water that is displaced by the ship, which reduces the amount of force that is applied to the water. This causes the ship to turn less quickly.

What is the effect of decreasing the ship's draft?

  1. The ship will turn more quickly.

  2. The ship will turn less quickly.

  3. The ship will stop turning.

  4. The ship will move in a straight line.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Decreasing the ship's draft decreases the amount of water that is displaced by the ship, which increases the amount of force that is applied to the water. This causes the ship to turn more quickly.

What is the effect of increasing the ship's trim?

  1. The ship will turn more quickly.

  2. The ship will turn less quickly.

  3. The ship will stop turning.

  4. The ship will move in a straight line.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Increasing the ship's trim increases the amount of water that is flowing past the rudder, which increases the amount of force that is applied to the water. This causes the ship to turn more quickly.

What is the effect of decreasing the ship's trim?

  1. The ship will turn more quickly.

  2. The ship will turn less quickly.

  3. The ship will stop turning.

  4. The ship will move in a straight line.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Decreasing the ship's trim decreases the amount of water that is flowing past the rudder, which reduces the amount of force that is applied to the water. This causes the ship to turn less quickly.

What is the effect of increasing the ship's heel?

  1. The ship will turn more quickly.

  2. The ship will turn less quickly.

  3. The ship will stop turning.

  4. The ship will move in a straight line.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Increasing the ship's heel increases the amount of water that is flowing past the rudder, which increases the amount of force that is applied to the water. This causes the ship to turn more quickly.

What is the effect of decreasing the ship's heel?

  1. The ship will turn more quickly.

  2. The ship will turn less quickly.

  3. The ship will stop turning.

  4. The ship will move in a straight line.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Decreasing the ship's heel decreases the amount of water that is flowing past the rudder, which reduces the amount of force that is applied to the water. This causes the ship to turn less quickly.

What is the effect of increasing the ship's speed through the water?

  1. The ship will turn more quickly.

  2. The ship will turn less quickly.

  3. The ship will stop turning.

  4. The ship will move in a straight line.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Increasing the ship's speed through the water increases the amount of water that is flowing past the rudder, which reduces the amount of force that is applied to the water. This causes the ship to turn less quickly.

What is the effect of decreasing the ship's speed through the water?

  1. The ship will turn more quickly.

  2. The ship will turn less quickly.

  3. The ship will stop turning.

  4. The ship will move in a straight line.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Decreasing the ship's speed through the water decreases the amount of water that is flowing past the rudder, which increases the amount of force that is applied to the water. This causes the ship to turn more quickly.

What is the effect of increasing the ship's propeller thrust?

  1. The ship will turn more quickly.

  2. The ship will turn less quickly.

  3. The ship will stop turning.

  4. The ship will move in a straight line.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Increasing the ship's propeller thrust increases the amount of force that is applied to the water, which causes the ship to turn more quickly.

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