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Si navegamos a 10 nudos y el anemómetro marca que la velocidad del viento es cero, el viento real viene de:If we sail at 10 knots and the anemometer shows zero wind speed, the real wind comes from:
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Correct answer: c) Astern
Why it is correct
If real wind comes from astern at 10 knots, it matches the boat's speed and apparent wind is zero.
Why the others are not
- a) From ahead, apparent wind would be stronger.
- b) From abeam, apparent wind would not be zero.
- d) From the bow, apparent wind would be stronger.
How to work it out in the exam
- Picture cycling with a tailwind at your own speed.
Where this question comes from
- Junta de Andalucía · 2016 · 3ª convocatoria · PER Modelo A · question 34 Official paper · Official answer key
- Junta de Andalucía · 2016 · 3ª convocatoria · PER Modelo B · question 36 Official paper · Official answer key
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