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Si giramos 15º la alidada de un sextante, la lectura del limbo varía:If a sextant’s index arm is turned 15º, the arc reading changes by:
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Correct answer: d) 30º
Why it is correct
The mirrors double the angle, so the arc is graduated double. Moving the arm 15º changes the reading 30º.
Why the others are not
- a) The other way round.
- b) It doubles.
- c) Index error does not change this.
How to work it out in the exam
- Sextant: reading double the movement.
Where this question comes from
- Junta de Andalucía · 2020 · Convocatoria de e · CY Módulo de navegación · question 3 Official paper · Official answer key
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