In a typical hydraulic steering gear system, as the designated rudder angle is approaching the helm command angle, what will be the reaction of the steering gear follow-up mechanism?

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The follow-up mechanism will be compensating with an decreasing signal to the hydraulic pump tilt box controls.

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The follow-up mechanism will be compensating with an increasing signal to the hydraulic pump tilt box controls.

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The follow-up mechanism will be inactive as long as rudder angle error exists.

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The follow-up mechanism will send a hydraulic signal back to the helm as the rudder angle is achieved

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