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| A hurricane has recurved to the northeast and its forward speed is 20 knots. Your MODU is located 600 miles northeast of the hurricane's center. How long will it take for the hurricane center to reach your position if it holds its present course and speed? |
| A) 10 hours |
| B) 30 hours |
| C) 50 hours |
| D) 80 hours |
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| mttreanor - 2018-06-18 21:21:24 Member (2) |
| A knot is 1.151 mpg - 20kts is 23.02 mph. 600/23.02 = 26.06 hrs. In 30 hours a storm traveling at 20kts makes 690 miles headway. |