Question 602Navigation General

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How can the accuracy of an azimuth circle be checked?

A sighting a terrestrial range in line and comparing the observed bearing against the charted bearing
B comparing observed azimuths at different altitudes with computed values at the times of observation to see if the difference is constant
C ensuring that the alignment marks on the inner face of the circle are in line with those on the repeater on relative bearings of 000° and 090°
D aligning the relative bearing markings so that 000° is on the lubber's line and the line of sight passes over the center of the compass
AI Explanation

The correct answer is B) comparing observed azimuths at different altitudes with computed values at the times of observation to see if the difference is constant. This is the correct answer because the accuracy of an azimuth circle can be checked by comparing the observed azimuths at different altitudes with the computed values at the times of observation. If the difference between the observed and computed azimuths is constant, it indicates that the azimuth circle is accurate and properly aligned. The other options are incorrect because they do not directly test the accuracy of the azimuth circle. Option A checks the accuracy of a terrestrial range, option C checks the alignment of the inner face markings, and option D checks the alignment of the relative bearing markings, but none of these directly test the accuracy of the azimuth circle itself.

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