Question 4194 Deck General

The correct answer is C) the number of feet per revolution the propeller is designed to advance in still water without slip. The pitch of a propeller is a measure of the theoretical linear distance the propeller would advance in one revolution if it were moving through a solid medium, such as wood, without any slip. This is an important design parameter that affects the propeller's efficiency and the boat's performance. The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the definition of propeller pitch. Option A refers to the angle of the propeller blades, while option B describes the pressure differential on the propeller, and option D refers to the angle of the propeller relative to the water flow, which are all different concepts from the actual definition of propeller pitch.