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the rudder is mainly behind the propeller and helps turn the ship

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If the ships wheel turns port does the ship go left?

Yes, if the ship is underway and the rudder works.


What is a better phrase the rudder of a ship or the rudder on a ship?

Of the ship


How much water can a ship rudder hold?

A ship's rudder is not designed to hold water; instead, it is a critical component for steering the vessel. Its primary purpose is to redirect water flow to create thrust that turns the ship. While water may flow around or over the rudder while the ship is in motion, it does not have a capacity to hold water like a tank or reservoir. The rudder's structure is typically submerged in the water, allowing it to function effectively during navigation.


What is used to change the direction on a ship?

A ship's rudder is used to change the direction of the ship. The rudder is typically located at the rear of the ship and is controlled by a steering wheel or a tiller. By turning the rudder, the flow of water is redirected, causing the ship to turn.


What does the rudder do on a glider airplNE?

The rudder effects yaw and coordinates turns.


How do you turn a ship?

With a rudder


How the weight of the rudder is supported by the rudder carrier?

It helps stear, the size of the rudder depends on the size of the ship


Why was the ship's rudder invented?

to be able to steer a ship with complete control. without ship rudder many people would tip over when there on a boat.


What Device used to change direction on a ship?

magnetic compass


What is rudder trunk?

Rudder trunk is a space between carrier bearing and bush of the rudder stock of a ship's and the space is located just above rudder.


How does a rudder turn a boat?

A wheel is connected to the rudder, when you turn the wheel it turns the rudder. The water flowing by the boat is pushed in either direction by the orientation of the rudder.


What is the process of rudder in a ship?

A rudder is a blade at the back of a boat or ship that is used to change directions. In other words, it's used to steer!