How many Curtis stages are contained in the turbine shown in the illustration? Illustration SE-0003

USCG Exam Illustration SE-0003
USCG Examination Diagram: Illustration SE-0003
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — 1

The illustration depicts a single set of nozzles followed by two rows of moving blades separated by a fixed reversing blade row, defining exactly one Curtis velocity-compounded stage.

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