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La diferencia entre la demora verdadera y la demora de aguja es:The difference between the true bearing and the compass bearing is:

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Correct answer: c) Total correction

Why it is correct

Going from compass to true always takes the total correction.

Why the others are not

  • a) That is only one part.
  • b) That is only one part.
  • d) A relative bearing is measured from the bow.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. True − compass = total correction, for courses and bearings.

Where this question comes from

Try it: Navigation calculations

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