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El desvío de la aguja:Compass deviation:
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Correct answer: c) Depends on the heading being steered
Why it is correct
Deviation comes from the boat’s own iron, and its effect changes as the boat turns. So there is a deviation card by heading.
Why the others are not
- a) That is variation.
- b) It changes with heading.
- d) There is iron aboard too.
How to work it out in the exam
- Deviation: changes with heading.
Where this question comes from
- Junta de Andalucía · 2024 · 1ª convocatoria · PER Modelo A · question 41 Official paper · Official answer key
- Junta de Andalucía · 2024 · 1ª convocatoria · PER Modelo B · question 40 Official paper · Official answer key
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