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Conociendo solamente la demora verdadera y la demora de aguja de una enfilación:Knowing only the true and compass bearings of a transit:

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Correct answer: c) The sum of deviation and variation is obtained.

Why it is correct

The difference between true and compass bearings is the total correction. That is deviation plus variation.

Why the others are not

  • a) It gives total correction.
  • b) Another line is needed.
  • d) Unrelated.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Transit: TC = true − compass.

Where this question comes from

Try it: Navigation instruments

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