In the diagrammatic arrangement of the thrust bearing, shown in the illustration, the direction of shaft rotation and the direction of thrust are indicated respectively by arrows __________. Illustration SE-0012

Correct Answer: Option C — F and J

Directional analysis of thrust bearing diagrams (SE-0012) correlates arrow F with the forward rotation of the main propulsion shaft and arrow J with the resultant axial thrust vector acting against the active bearing face.