Question 1827Navigation General
70% to passYou take bearings of 313°T and 076°T on two objects. Which bearing of a third object will give the best fix?
A
048°T
B
101°T
C
142°T
D
187°T
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) 187°T. To obtain the best fix, the third bearing should be perpendicular to the first two bearings. The first two bearings of 313°T and 076°T form an angle of approximately 237°. The bearing that is perpendicular to this angle is 187°T, which is the correct answer. The other options are incorrect because they do not create the optimal 90-degree angle with the existing bearings. For example, 048°T and 101°T would create acute angles with the initial bearings, resulting in a less accurate fix.
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