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Los vértices del triángulo de posición son:The vertices of the position triangle are:

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Correct answer: b) The elevated pole, the body and the zenith.

Why it is correct

Elevated pole, zenith and body: these give colatitude, zenith distance and polar distance.

Why the others are not

  • a) The pole is the elevated one.
  • c) It is the zenith, not the nadir.
  • d) Neither the depressed pole nor the nadir.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Position triangle: P, Z and X.

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