The over speed tripping device installed on an auxiliary turbine is automatically actuated by __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — centrifugal force
Auxiliary turbine overspeed trips utilize centrifugal force acting on spring-loaded weights or bolts on the shaft. When speed exceeds design limits, centrifugal force overcomes spring tension to actuate the trip mechanism.
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