Question 3890 Deck General

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You are conducting trials to determine the maneuvering characteristics of your vessel. While making a turn, you take ranges and bearings of an isolated light with the results as shown. Based on this information, what is the advance for a turn of 90°? Illustration D034DG

Diagram for USCG Deck General: You are conducting trials to determine the maneuvering characteristics of your...
A 820 yards
B 870 yards
C 930 yards
D 975 yards
AI Explanation

The correct answer is B) 870 yards. The advance for a 90-degree turn is the distance traveled by the vessel from the time the turn is commenced until the vessel has turned through 90 degrees. Based on the ranges and bearings provided in the illustration, the advance for a 90-degree turn is 870 yards. The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the advance for a 90-degree turn based on the given information. Option A (820 yards) is too short, option C (930 yards) is too long, and option D (975 yards) is also too long.

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