The main engines on your uninspected fishing trawler are equipped with over speed trip devices as shown in the illustration. What statement concerning the operation of the over speed trip is true? Illustration MO-0171

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The over speed trip senses centrifugal force proportional to engine speed and shuts the engine down at a pre-determined, specified maximum speed setting.

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The over speed trip senses centrifugal force proportional to engine speed and limits the engine speed to the rated speed, while allowing the engine to continue to run at the rated speed.

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The over speed trip senses oil pressure proportional to engine speed and limits the engine speed to the rated speed, while allowing the engine to continue to run at the rated speed.

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The over speed trip senses oil pressure proportional to engine speed and shuts the engine down at a pre- determined, specified maximum speed setting.