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El chapitel es un elementoThe pivot cap (chapitel) is a part

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Correct answer: b) Of the magnetic compass.

Why it is correct

The chapitel is the part of the magnetic compass card that rests on the pivot.

Why the others are not

  • a) It is not part of a gyrocompass.
  • c) Not part of radar.
  • d) Not part of a sounder.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Compass words: card, pivot, cap, azimuth circle.

Where this question comes from

Try it: Navigation calculations

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