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← HistoryWhich outcome results from inaccurate angular measurement when using a sextant at sea?
A)Imprecise determination of celestial altitude✓
B)Increased susceptibility to compass declination
C)Overestimation of ship's hull speed
D)Compromised structural keel integrity
💡 Explanation
Inaccurate angular measurement corrupts the double altitude calculation, because the sextant determines the angles between celestial bodies and the horizon, ultimately impacting precision of latitude; therefore the celestial altitude is compromised, rather than speed or hull issues.
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