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Q7. (a) Describe the function of the stern frame. (6)

(b) A ship displacing 10000 tonne and travelling at 16 knots has a fuel consumption of 41 tonne per day. Calculate the consumption per day if the displacement is increased to 13750 tonne and the speed is increased to 17 knots. Within this speed range, fuel consumption per day varies as (speed)3/8 (10)