Question 1972Navigation General

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The set of the current is the _______________.

A maximum speed of the current
B direction in which the current flows
C speed of the current at a particular time
D direction from which the current flows
AI Explanation

The correct answer is B) the direction in which the current flows. The "set" of a current refers to the direction in which the current is flowing, not its speed or velocity. This is a standard navigation term used to describe the orientation of a current. The direction the current is flowing, not its maximum speed or instantaneous speed, is considered the "set" of the current. The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the definition of the "set" of a current. The maximum speed (A), the speed at a particular time (C), and the direction from which the current flows (D) are not the correct definition of the "set" of a current.

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