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Which of the following is NOT an error affecting barometer reading?
Which of the following is NOT an error affecting barometer reading?
- height error
- gravity error
- speed error (correct)
- instrument error
What would be the required movement of a rudder in a typical cargo ship?
What would be the required movement of a rudder in a typical cargo ship?
- 40 degrees port and starboard
- 35 degrees port and starboard (correct)
- 30 degrees port and starboard
- 45 degrees port and starboard
At 1300H, you fix your position and change course to 315°T. At 1325H, you again fix your position, and it is 0.9 mile southwest of your DR position. Find the drift.
At 1300H, you fix your position and change course to 315°T. At 1325H, you again fix your position, and it is 0.9 mile southwest of your DR position. Find the drift.
- 1.9 knots
- 2.3 knots
- 1.7 knots
- 2.1 knots (correct)
What corrections must always be applied when reading a mercurial barometer?
What corrections must always be applied when reading a mercurial barometer?
What do you expect your position to be 95% accurate when navigating using GPS?
What do you expect your position to be 95% accurate when navigating using GPS?
What is the vertical angle between the horizontal and magnetic line of force?
What is the vertical angle between the horizontal and magnetic line of force?
How many semi-diurnal tides occur in a 24 hours and 53 minutes cycle?
How many semi-diurnal tides occur in a 24 hours and 53 minutes cycle?
Where would you find a comprehensive list of navigating charts with the title and number for various parts of the world?
Where would you find a comprehensive list of navigating charts with the title and number for various parts of the world?
What is the purpose of a barometer?
What is the purpose of a barometer?
What is the function of a rudder on a ship?
What is the function of a rudder on a ship?
