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El viento aparente es el resultado de sumar las fuerzas de:Apparent wind is the result of adding the vector forces of:
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Correct answer: b) The true wind and the wind generated by the vessel (relative wind).
Why it is correct
The apparent wind measured aboard under way is the vector sum of the true wind (blowing over the water) and the relative wind created by the vessel’s motion.
Why the others are not
- a) There is no such term as ideal wind in seamanship.
- c) Virazón and terral are the daytime and night-time coastal breezes.
- d) It combines relative wind with true wind, not ideal wind.
How to work it out in the exam
- Apparent wind = true wind + relative wind.
Where this question comes from
- Región de Murcia · 2026 · 2ª convocatoria · PER Tipo 1 · question 36 Official paper · Official answer key
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