Aux 1 Unit 10 Q9

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What environmental advantage do water jets offer compared to conventional propellers?

C) Water jets require more fuel to operate.

B) Water jets reduce noise and vibration, leading to less disturbance to marine life.

A) Water jets increase water pollution.

D) Water jets have no impact on the environment.

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How do water jets contribute to the reduced maintenance requirements of a vessel?

C) Water jets increase the complexity of the propulsion system.

B) Water jets are easier to access and maintain because they have fewer exposed parts and are less prone to damage from debris.

A) Water jets require frequent repairs.

D) Water jets require specialized maintenance tools.

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Why are water jets considered to provide enhanced maneuverability for vessels?

C) They only provide forward propulsion.

A) They are less responsive to steering inputs.

B) They offer precise control over thrust direction and intensity, enabling tight turns and better handling in confined areas.

D) They limit the vessel's ability to reverse.

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Why might water jets be preferred for vessels that require quick acceleration and deceleration?

B) Water jets can change the direction of thrust almost instantaneously, providing rapid acceleration and deceleration.

D) Water jets are less responsive to speed changes.

A) Water jets are slower to respond to engine commands.

C) Water jets have a fixed thrust direction.

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What advantage do water jets have in terms of vessel safety?

D) They are prone to mechanical failure.

B) They eliminate the risk of damage from underwater debris or grounding, as there are no exposed moving parts like propellers.

A) They increase the risk of underwater collisions.

C) They require constant maintenance.

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Why are water jets often preferred for high-speed vessels compared to conventional propellers?

C) Water jets are cheaper to operate.

A) Water jets reduce the vessel's speed.

B) Water jets are more efficient at high speeds, as they experience less drag and cavitation than conventional propellers.

D) Water jets are more suitable for large, slow-moving vessels.

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Which of the following is a benefit of using water jets for vessels that need to operate in sensitive environments?

A) Water jets increase the risk of oil spills.

D) Water jets require the use of hazardous materials.

C) Water jets are more likely to cause cavitation.

B) Water jets minimize the risk of stirring up sediments, reducing environmental impact in sensitive areas.

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How do water jets affect the vessel’s ability to operate in shallow waters?

A) They limit the vessel’s operation to deep waters only.

B) They allow the vessel to operate in shallower waters, as water jets do not extend below the hull like conventional propellers.

D) They require the vessel to slow down significantly.

C) They increase the vessel's draft.

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What is a significant operational advantage of using water jets on high-speed vessels?

D) Water jets make the vessel harder to control.

C) Water jets reduce the vessel’s top speed.

A) Water jets slow down the vessel at high speeds.

B) Water jets maintain high efficiency at varying speeds, allowing for smoother transitions and better fuel efficiency.

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What is one primary advantage of using water jets over conventional propellers for vessel propulsion?

C) Water jets increase the vessel's draft.

D) Water jets are less efficient at high speeds.

B) Water jets allow for greater maneuverability, especially at low speeds or in confined spaces.

A) Water jets are less expensive to manufacture.

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