Navigationmedium#300
The distance along the 60°N parallel between 010°W and 020°E is:
A
1200 NM
B
1800 NM
C
450 NM
D
900 NM
CorrectExplanation
Departure = d.long × cos(lat) = (10+20) × 60 × cos(60°) = 30 × 60 × 0.5 = 900 NM.
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