Aux 2 Unit 16 Quiz 5

Aux 2 Unit 16 Q5

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In which scenario would a vessel experience significant longitudinal stress?

D) During light winds while anchored

A) When it is in drydock

B) When it is evenly supported in calm, still water

C) When the bow and stern are supported by wave crests with the midship section unsupported

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What is the primary cause of longitudinal stress in a vessel’s hull?

D) Wind pressure on the superstructure

B) The vessel's own weight and the distribution of buoyant forces along the length of the hull

A) Temperature changes in the cargo

C) The vibration from the engine

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Which of the following structures primarily resists longitudinal stress in a vessel?

A) The rudder and propeller

C) The mooring lines

D) The lifeboat davits

B) The ship’s longitudinal girders and deck plating

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What is the role of the keel in resisting longitudinal stress?

D) It is used to store ballast water

C) It acts as the backbone of the vessel, resisting bending forces along the hull

A) It helps reduce vibration from the engine

B) It provides a smooth surface for the ship’s bottom

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Which part of the vessel’s structure contributes to both longitudinal strength and watertight integrity?

A) The mast

C) Longitudinal bulkheads

B) Transverse bulkheads

D) The anchor windlass

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Where is longitudinal stress most likely to be at its maximum on a vessel?

C) The deckhouse

B) The midship section

D) The engine room

A) The bow and stern only

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