Each propeller of the twin-screw ship develops a full-speed thrust of F = 325 kN. In maneuvering the ship, one propeller is turning fe speed ahead and the other full speed in reverse. What thrust P must each tug exert on the ship to counteract the effect of the ship's propellers? Assume a = 46 m, b= 120 m, c = 16 m. F F C

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Each propeller of the twin-screw ship develops a full-speed thrust of F = 325 kN. In maneuvering the ship, one propeller is turning full
speed ahead and the other full speed in reverse. What thrust P must each tug exert on the ship to counteract the effect of the ship's
propellers?
Assume a = 46 m, b= 120 m, c = 16 m.
Answer: P = i
KN
F
F
Transcribed Image Text:Each propeller of the twin-screw ship develops a full-speed thrust of F = 325 kN. In maneuvering the ship, one propeller is turning full speed ahead and the other full speed in reverse. What thrust P must each tug exert on the ship to counteract the effect of the ship's propellers? Assume a = 46 m, b= 120 m, c = 16 m. Answer: P = i KN F F
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