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El ángulo comprendido entre la dirección de la proa y la visual a un objeto se llama:The angle between the ship’s head and the line of sight to an object is called:
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Correct answer: d) Relative bearing (“marcación”).
Why it is correct
A relative bearing is measured from the bow. A bearing is measured from north.
Why the others are not
- a) The boat’s heading.
- b) From north.
- c) A line.
How to work it out in the exam
- From the bow: relative bearing.
Where this question comes from
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2021 · Convocatoria de octubre · PER Test 2 · question 39 Official paper · Official answer key
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2021 · Convocatoria de octubre · PER Test 4 · question 38 Official paper · Official answer key
Try it: Navigation calculations
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