You are plotting a running fix. The LOP to be run forward is an arc from a radar range, what technique should be used?

You are plotting a running fix. The LOP to be run forward is an arc from a radar range, what technique should be used?

A. The position of the object observed should be advanced to the new time and a new arc swung using the radius of the old arc.

B. The distance between LOP's should be added to the radar range and a new arc swung.

C. An arc should never be run forward.

D. The arc should be converted into a straight line using offsets and then run forward.

ANSWER:  A. The position of the object observed should be advanced to the new time and a new arc swung using the radius of the old arc.

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QUESTION:

You are using a radar in which your own ship is shown at the center, and the heading flash always points to 0 degrees. If bearings are measured in relation to the flash, what type of bearings are produced?

A. Magnetic

B. Relative

C. TRUE

D. Compass

ANSWER: B. Relative