USCG USCG General Eng
Set 14 • Question #179 of 498
Launch Interactive Practice Room A Compared to a constant pitch propeller, a controllable pitch propeller __________.
A
more efficiently uses available engine power
✓ Correct Answer
B
operates at a lower efficiency at a fixed speed
C
produces the same torque at lower engine power
D
develops its rated power at a lower speed
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
In USCG Marine Engineering General Subjects, for engine room systems involving 'A Compared to a constant pitch propeller, a controllable pitch propeller', the standard operating requirement is: 'more efficiently uses available engine power'.
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