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Hallar nuestra situación simultánea más aproximada estando situados en la enfilación de los Faros de Punta Carnero y Punta Europa y siendo la demora verdadera al Faro de Punta Almina de 194º.While on the leading line of Punta Carnero and Punta Europa lighthouses with Punta Almina lighthouse bearing 194º true, find your simultaneous position:
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Correct answer: a) l = 36º 10.0' N; L = 005º 11.9' W.
Why it is correct
Extending the Punta Carnero–Punta Europa leading line NE (064º) and intersecting it with the reciprocal bearing 014º from Punta Almina lighthouse (35º 54.0′ N, 005º 16.5′ W) gives l = 36º 10.0′ N, L = 005º 11.9′ W.
Why the others are not
- b) Does not match the intersection of the Carnero–Europa alignment and bearing Dv(Almina) = 194º.
- c) Does not match the intersection of the Carnero–Europa alignment and bearing Dv(Almina) = 194º.
- d) Does not match the intersection of the Carnero–Europa alignment and bearing Dv(Almina) = 194º.
How to work it out in the exam
- Extend NE the line joining Punta Carnero and Punta Europa lighthouses.
- Intersect it with bearing 014º from Punta Almina: 36º 10.0′ N, 005º 11.9′ W.
Where this question comes from
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2026 · Convocatoria de abril · PY Test 1 · question 39 Official paper · Official answer key
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2026 · Convocatoria de abril · PY Test 2 · question 32 Official paper · Official answer key
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