(a) What is meant by the term 'critical speed' and why it can be a problem on ships ? (8)
(b) Why is it dangerous to run an auxiliary engine at or near its critical speed for extended periods? (8)

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(a) What is meant by the term 'critical speed' and why it can be a problem on ships ? (8) (b) Why is it dangerous to run an auxiliary engine at or near its critical speed for extended periods? (8)

BrightMariner Marine Engineering Faculty · Accepted Answer

(a) What is meant by the term 'critical speed' and why it can be a problem on ships ? (8) (b) Why is it dangerous to run an auxiliary engine at or near its critical speed for extended periods? (8)

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