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La marcación a un punto:The relative bearing of a point:
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Correct answer: d) Is the angle between the fore-and-aft line and the line of sight to that point.
Why it is correct
A relative bearing is measured from the bow, so it changes with heading. From north it is a bearing.
Why the others are not
- a) Also by sides.
- b) A bearing.
- c) Depends on heading.
How to work it out in the exam
- Relative: from the bow.
Where this question comes from
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2023 · Convocatoria de abril · PER Test 2 · question 39 Official paper · Official answer key
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2023 · Convocatoria de abril · PER Test 4 · question 41 Official paper · Official answer key
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