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

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Correct answer: a) The angle between the effective direction of the boat and the one she would follow without current.

Why it is correct

Drift is the angle the current sets us off the course we would make without it.

Why the others are not

  • b) Not that.
  • c) Not that.
  • d) Only a.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Drift: current effect.

Where this question comes from

Try it: Navigation calculations

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