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USCG Exam PracticeLight List, ranges, and light characteristics

A light is charted 'Al WR'. What does this characteristic indicate?

  1. A. A white light with a red sector covering a danger area
  2. A light that alternates between showing white and redCorrect
  3. C. A flashing light that shows white then red in each group
  4. D. An isophase light with equal periods of white and red

Why B is correct

The Alternating (Al) characteristic describes a light that shows different colors alternately. 'Al WR' indicates the light alternates between white and red. (Light List — Al)

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