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La deriva se define como:Drift (“deriva”) is defined as:

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Correct answer: b) The angle between the vessel’s motion through the water and over the ground, with no other cause.

Why it is correct

Drift separates motion through water from motion over ground. Current causes it.

Why the others are not

  • a) That is wind.
  • c) Not that.
  • d) b is right.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Drift: water vs ground.

Where this question comes from

Try it: Navigation calculations

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