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La acción del viento sobre los costados y superestructura hace que el barco:The action of the wind on the sides and superstructure makes the boat:
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Correct answer: b) Move in a direction different from that of the bow.
Why it is correct
The wind pushes the boat sideways: that is leeway.
Why the others are not
- a) The wind deflects the movement.
- c) It also changes the direction of movement.
- d) Option b) is correct.
How to work it out in the exam
- Leeway: the difference between true course and course through the water.
Where this question comes from
- Junta de Andalucía · 2015 · 1ª convocatoria · PY Módulo de navegación · question 5 Official paper · Official answer key
- Junta de Andalucía · 2015 · 2ª convocatoria · PER Modelo A · question 40 Official paper · Official answer key
- Junta de Andalucía · 2015 · 2ª convocatoria · PER Modelo B · question 38 Official paper · Official answer key
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