Forces Flashcards
1
Q
Force P +
A
Forward/aft force with Blue Pole towards the bow of the ship (Blue Bow)
2
Q
Force P has maximum deviation on
A
E/W Headings
3
Q
Force Q+
A
Athwartships force Blue pole toward the Starboard side
4
Q
Force Q has maximum deviation on
A
N/S Headings
5
Q
Force P deviation follows a … wave
A
Sin
6
Q
Force Q deviation follows a … Wave
A
Cos
7
Q
How to remember which way the field is going
A
Runs from red, Bums the blue
8
Q
The Actual north magnetic pole of the earth is what colour
A
Blue, meaning the field goes in at the top of earth and out at the bottom
9
Q
Force R + is:
A
Vertical force with Blue pole towards the keel.
10
Q
Force R always have an effect on the directive force? T/F
A
False
11
Q
When does force R have an effect
A
When the vessel heels, this partly causes heeling error
