Question 221Navigation General70% to pass
What is the approximate geographic range of Fenwick Island Light, Delaware, if your height of eye is 37 feet (11.6 meters)? Refer to "Reprints from the LIGHT LISTS AND COAST PILOTS".
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) 17.8 nm.
The geographic range of a light depends on the height of the light above the water and the observer's height of eye. Using the formula provided in the "Reprints from the LIGHT LISTS AND COAST PILOTS," the geographic range for a height of eye of 37 feet (11.6 meters) and a lighthouse height of 37 feet (11.6 meters) is approximately 17.8 nautical miles.
The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the formula and calculation for determining the geographic range of a light given the provided heights.
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