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Rumbo inicial para navegar por ortodrómica desde el punto 36º 30' S, 092º 45' W hasta el punto 21º 20' S, 163º 50' E (redondear al grado).Initial course to sail by great circle from 36º 30' S, 092º 45' W to 21º 20' S, 163º 50' E (round to the degree).
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Correct answer: b) 245º
Why it is correct
We go west: initial course 245º.
Why the others are not
- a) It does not match the working.
- c) It does not match the working.
- d) It does not match the working.
How to work it out in the exam
- tan R = sin ΔL / (cos l1 tan l2 − sin l1 cos ΔL).
- Convert the result to circular by the direction of travel.
Where this question comes from
- Junta de Andalucía · 2016 · 2ª convocatoria · CY Módulo de navegación · question 11 Official paper · Official answer key
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