Question 1382Navigation General
70% to passYou take a bearing of 191° and 313° to two objects. Which bearing of a third object will give the best fix?
A
001°
B
069°
C
209°
D
356°
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) 069°. The key to finding the best fix is to ensure the three bearings form an angle as close to 90 degrees as possible. This provides the most accurate position fix. Since the two given bearings are 191° and 313°, the third bearing that would form an angle closest to 90 degrees is 069°. The other options are not optimal because they do not form angles close to 90 degrees with the initial two bearings. Option A (001°) and D (356°) would create very small angles, while Option C (209°) would create an angle that is too acute.
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