Question 92 Deck General
70% to passYou are sailing at 8 knots on a beam reach in an apparent wind of 25 knots. Which statement is TRUE?
The correct answer is D) None of the above are true. Explanation: 1. The given information about the sailing conditions (8 knots on a beam reach with an apparent wind of 25 knots) does not support any of the statements in the answer choices. 2. The apparent wind speed and direction at the top of the mast compared to the deck level would depend on various factors, such as the mast height and the boat's speed, and cannot be determined from the information provided. 3. The true wind speed and direction cannot be deduced solely from the given apparent wind and sailing conditions, as the true wind would depend on other factors like the boat's heading and speed. 4. Therefore, none of the answer choices accurately describe the sailing conditions based on the information provided, and the correct answer is D) None of the above are true.
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