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Set 9 • Question #241 of 246
Launch Interactive Practice Room Yesterday you took a time tick using the 1200 GMT broadcast, and the chronometer read 11h 59m 59s. Today at the 1200 GMT time tick the chronometer read 00h 00m 01s. What is the chronometer error?
A
Gaining 2 seconds
B
Losing 2 seconds
C
Fast 2 seconds
D
Fast 1 second
✓ Correct Answer
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
In USCG General Navigation principles (Bowditch, Light Lists, and Coast Pilots), regarding 'Yesterday you took a time tick using the 1200 GMT broadcast, and the chronometer read 11h 59m 59s. Today at the 1200 GMT time tick the chronometer read 00h 00m 01s. What is the chronometer error', the verified fact is: 'Fast 1 second'.
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