The speed of advance necessary to arrive in port at a designated time is 15.8 knots. The pitch of the propeller is 20.75 feet. You estimate 5% positive slip. How many revolutions per minute must you turn to make the necessary speed?
A
81.2 RPM
B
76.2 RPM
C
73.5 RPM
D
79.9 RPM
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Question 1 / 2066636eea28f7522a1c51b59b
Question 1 of 2066636eea28f7522a1c51b59b
The speed of advance necessary to arrive in port at a designated time is 15.8 knots. The pitch of the propeller is 20.75 feet. You estimate 5% positive slip. How many revolutions per minute must you turn to make the necessary speed?
The speed of advance necessary to arrive in port at a designated time is 15.8 knots. The pitch of the propeller is 20.75 feet. You estimate 5% positive slip. How many revolutions per minute must you turn to make the necessary speed?