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Nos encontramos en la enfilación de los faros de Punta Carnero y Punta Europa, en ese mismo instante se ve el faro de la Punta Almina por el Sur verdadero. - ¿En qué situación nos encontramos?On the leading line of Punta Carnero and Punta Europa lighthouses while observing Punta Almina lighthouse due South true, what is your position?
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Correct answer: c) l = 36º 08.1' N – L = 005º 16.7' W
Why it is correct
Extending NE the leading line of Punta Carnero and Punta Europa lighthouses (064º) and intersecting it with the meridian of Punta Almina lighthouse (true bearing 180º, reciprocal 000º from 35º 54.0′ N, 005º 16.7′ W) fixes the position at l = 36º 08.1′ N, L = 005º 16.7′ W.
Why the others are not
- a) Does not match the intersection of the Carnero–Europa alignment with the meridian of Punta Almina (005º 16.7′ W).
- b) Does not match the intersection of the Carnero–Europa alignment with the meridian of Punta Almina (005º 16.7′ W).
- d) Does not match the intersection of the Carnero–Europa alignment with the meridian of Punta Almina (005º 16.7′ W).
How to work it out in the exam
- Extend NE the line joining Punta Carnero and Punta Europa lighthouses.
- Intersect it with true north (000º) from Punta Almina: 36º 08.1′ N, 005º 16.7′ W.
Where this question comes from
- Región de Murcia · 2026 · 2ª convocatoria · PY Tipo 1 · question 39 Official paper · Official answer key
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