Question 1006Navigation General

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You are enroute to assist vessel A. Vessel A is underway at 5.5 knots on course 033°T, and bears 284°T, 43 miles from you. What is the time to intercept if you make 16 knots?

A 2h 16m
B 2h 22m
C 2h 32m
D 2h 42m
AI Explanation

The correct answer is C) 2h 32m. To calculate the time to intercept, we need to use the formula: Time = Distance / Speed. In this case, the distance between you and Vessel A is 43 miles, and your speed is 16 knots. Therefore, the time to intercept is 43 miles / 16 knots = 2.6875 hours, which is approximately 2 hours and 32 minutes. The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the time required to cover the 43-mile distance at a speed of 16 knots.

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