Steam Plants (Boilers & Turbines) USCG Question #283 (Set 10)

Rotating flyweights, acting against a spring force, will provide a simple type of __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — governor

Rotating flyweights generate centrifugal force proportional to speed, directly counteracting spring tension. This mechanical equilibrium forms the foundational sensing and response mechanism for turbine governors, modulating steam admission valves to maintain stable rotational velocity under varying loads.

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