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The turning circle of a vessel making a turn over 360 degrees is the path followed by which item?

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The turning circle of a vessel making a turn over 360 degrees is the path followed by which item?

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• Definition of a ship’s turning circle in standard maneuvering trials • Difference between the ship’s bow and its overall motion • What point on a ship actually represents the ship’s total motion during a turn

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• When we describe a ship’s path in a turn, do we usually track a specific part of the hull, or a representative point for the whole vessel? • If different parts of the ship (bow, bridge, stern) all move on slightly different arcs, which point would give a single, consistent turning path? • Which of the options is used in stability and maneuvering to represent the ship’s overall movement in the water?

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• Verify how textbooks define turning circle in relation to maneuvering trials and tactical diameter. • Consider that the bow and bridge are just locations on the hull, not a fundamental property of the ship’s motion. • Ask: which option best represents the ship as a whole when analyzing its maneuvering and stability characteristics?

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The turning circle of a vessel making a turn over 360 degrees is the path followed by which item?

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The turning circle of a vessel making a turn over 360 degrees is the path followed by which item?

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