Question 159Navigation General70% to pass
What is characteristic of an isophase light?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) 1 sec. flash, 1 sec. eclipse.
An isophase light is characterized by a regular, repetitive pattern of equal duration flashes and eclipses. The key characteristic of an isophase light is that the flash and eclipse periods are equal, which matches the 1 second flash and 1 second eclipse described in option C.
The other options do not match the equal flash and eclipse periods required for an isophase light. Options A and B have unequal flash and eclipse durations, while option D has a much longer eclipse period compared to the flash.
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