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Navegando rumbo NE a una velocidad de 5 nudos por la Bahía de Santander con un viento real de proa de 5 nudos, el viento aparente será de una intensidad de:Sailing NE at 5 knots in Santander Bay with a true headwind of 5 knots, the apparent wind will be:
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Correct answer: a) 10 knots.
Why it is correct
With a headwind, the wind made by our motion adds to the true wind. 5 + 5 = 10 knots.
Why the others are not
- b) The motion is not added.
- c) That would be from astern.
- d) Does not work out.
How to work it out in the exam
- Headwind: add.
Where this question comes from
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2022 · Convocatoria de junio · PER Test 1 · question 36 Official paper · Official answer key
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2022 · Convocatoria de junio · PER Test 3 · question 35 Official paper · Official answer key
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