You have been observing your radar screen and notice that a contact on the screen has remained in the same position, relative to you, for several minu...

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You have been observing your radar screen and notice that a contact on the screen has remained in the same position, relative to you, for several minutes.  Your vessel is making 10 knots through the water.  Which statement is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

The contact is on the same course and speed as your vessel.

Deck 2014: General Navigation

You have been observing your radar screen and notice that a contact on the screen has remained in the same position, relative to you, for several minutes. Your vessel is making 10 knots through the water. Which statement is TRUE?

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