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Which of the following is the unit of distance in navigation? |
A. | Knot |
B. | Nautical mile |
C. | Bar |
D. | Angstrom |
Answer» B. Nautical mile | |
Explanation: 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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