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La pieza central de las agujas náuticas de forma troncocónica para que el punto de apoyo esté más alto que el centro de gravedad del conjunto y así tenga más estabilidad, se denomina:The central cone-shaped piece of a nautical compass, made so the support point is above the centre of gravity for stability, is called:
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Correct answer: b) Cap (chapitel).
Why it is correct
The cap is the part of the card that rests on the pivot. Its shape puts the support above the centre of gravity, keeping the card steady.
Why the others are not
- a) It is the support point.
- c) It keeps the bowl level.
- d) It is the bowl.
How to work it out in the exam
- Cap on pivot.
Where this question comes from
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2024 · Convocatoria de junio · PER Test 2 · question 37 Official paper · Official answer key
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2024 · Convocatoria de junio · PER Test 4 · question 41 Official paper · Official answer key
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