Question 10Steam Plants - QMED
70% to passWhat is the name of the device pictured in the illustration? Illustration SE-0001
AGear type flexible coupling
BSolid coupling
CQuill shaft
DHydraulic clutch
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) Gear type flexible coupling. The gear type flexible coupling is the device pictured in the illustration SE-0001. This type of coupling is used to connect two shafts and allows for some flexibility and misalignment between them, which helps absorb vibrations and shock loads. This makes it well-suited for marine applications covered under the US Coast Guard Captain's License Examinations. The other answer choices, such as solid couplings, quill shafts, and hydraulic clutches, do not match the specific device shown in the illustration.
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