Question

    Which of the following is the unit of distance in

    navigation?
    A Knot Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Nautical mile Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Bar Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Angstrom Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    A nautical mile is based on the circumference of the earth, and is equal to one minute of latitude. It is slightly more than a statute (land measured) mile (1nautical mile = 1.1508 statute miles).

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