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A submarine travels faster submerged than on the surface primarily due to reduced drag. When submerged, the submarine displaces water instead of having to contend with the surface tension and turbulence of waves, which can slow it down. Additionally, operating underwater allows for a streamlined hull design that minimizes resistance. This combination enables submarines to achieve higher speeds when submerged.
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Which features differentiate a nuclear-powered submarine from a conventional submarine?
A nuclear-powered submarine is different from a conventional submarine because it is powered by a nuclear reactor instead of diesel engines or batteries. This allows it to stay submerged for longer periods of time and travel at faster speeds. Additionally, nuclear-powered submarines do not need to surface as frequently for refueling, giving them greater endurance and operational range.
What do you call a ship that travels to the surface of the sea?
A submarine is a ship that can travel underwater.
What is a difference between a boat and a submarine?
A submarine is a kind of boat. But regular boats only use the surface of the water while subs also can dive and travel below the surface.
How can a submarine travel?
As of 2014, a submarine can travel between 49 and 52 miles per hour. The exact speed depends on the make of the sub and whether it is traveling on the surface or under water.
What speed did the World War 2 diesel submarine travel?
U. S. submarines in World War II had a top surface speed of around 20-knots. Submerged, their top speed was around 9-knots, although at that speed they would exhaust their batteries after one hour and have to surface to recharge them.
How fast can nuclear submarines go?
The fastest known nuclear submarine to date was the Russian ALFA class (NATO reporting name) submarine. Its design featured a lead-bismuth cooled reactor, enabling the reactor to be much smaller and powerful, making the boat design more streamlined and capable of reaching higher speeds. Its top sustained submerged speed was 41-42 knots, with speed burst capabilities of between 43 and 45 knots. I could reach top speed within a minute. Most boats can only maintain between 12-15 knots on the surface - this is because modern submarine designs are to allow them to travel much faster underwater than on the surface. The average for most boats is between 25 - 35 knots submerged, depending on class and screw configuration. Modern submarines are designed to go much faster underwater than on the surface - typically, top speed on the surface is around 17 knots for most boats.
Is a vessel that travels under water?
A submarine is a vessel that can travel both on the surface and under the water.
Why can a submarine travel both on the surface of the water and underwater?
Submarines have ballast tanks inside them that can be filled with water to make them sink.
How far can a submarine travel?
A nuclear submarine is only limited by food it can travel as long as there foods
What is a type of ship that can travel beneath the sea?
A submarine best fits the description.
Do p waves or surface waves move faster?
No. Surface waves are slower than both P and S-waves.
What is water travel?
water travel is traveling on/in a boat or a submarine.
