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What factors influence life-raft stability?
What factors influence life-raft stability?
- Raft material, number of windows, type of emergency signal, number of paddles, distance from other rafts, radio frequency
- Raft color, type of food stored, number of oars, distance from shore, number of life jackets, emergency rations
- Raft shape, wind under the floor, canopy shape, loading of occupants, sea anchors, water ballast (correct)
- Raft size, number of doors, type of anchor, number of seats, distance from land, water temperature
What can affect the wind resistance of a life-raft?
What can affect the wind resistance of a life-raft?
- Type of emergency signal and raft material
- Raft size and distance from shore
- Number of occupants and raft color
- Canopy shape and wind getting under the floor (correct)
Which of the following contributes to the stability of a life-raft?
Which of the following contributes to the stability of a life-raft?
- Type of anchor and water temperature
- Raft material and distance from other rafts
- Sea anchors and water ballast (correct)
- Number of windows and radio frequency
