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Plotting vectors on paper also illustrates how Relative Motion is the COMBINED motion of two objects.

Distinguishing between Relative Motion and True Motion is critical to making good maneuvering decisions. Determining whether a radar target is the Stand On or Give Way vessel requires an estimate of their True Heading, which we have learned is usually not the direction of a Relative Motion radar target.

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