You are on a large vessel fitted with a right-handed controllable-pitch propeller set at maximum forward pitch. Which statement about reversing is TRUE?

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There will probably be a loss of steering control.

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When the pitch is reversed, the stern will slew to port even with headway.

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The vessel will respond to the rudder until sternway is developed, then the stern will slew to starboard.

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The vessel will have full rudder control throughout the speed change from ahead to astern.

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