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El ángulo formado por el rumbo verdadero (dirección de la proa) y el rumbo de superficie, se denomina:The angle between the true course (the heading) and the water track is called:
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Correct answer: a) Leeway.
Why it is correct
Leeway is how far the wind pushes us off course. It separates true course and water track.
Why the others are not
- b) Not the term.
- c) Current.
- d) No such term.
How to work it out in the exam
- True to water track: leeway.
Where this question comes from
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2020 · Convocatoria de diciembre · PER Test 5 · question 29 Official paper · Official answer key
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