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Rumbo inicial para navegar por ortodrómica desde el punto 25º N, 110º W hasta el punto 45º N, 156º E. (redondear al grado)Initial course to sail by great circle from 25º N, 110º W to 45º N, 156º E. (round to the degree)
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Correct answer: a) 313º
Why it is correct
We go west and north: initial course 313º.
Why the others are not
- b) 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 · 1ª convocatoria · CY Módulo de navegación · question 12 Official paper · Official answer key
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