Question

A spectator standing on the coast is looking for a ship. Write the correct chronological order in which the below mentioned parts of the ship will become visible to him.

1. Ship’s deck
2. Funnel
3. Mast
4. Hull

Options

• i, ii, iii, iv

• ii, iii, i, iv

• iii, iv, i, ii

• iii, i, ii, iv

Answer 1

iii, i, ii, iv

Explanation:

Due to the Earth’s curved surface, the highest point of the ship, the mast, appears first. Then the deck, followed by the funnel, and finally the hull, which is the lowest part of the ship, becomes visible as it approaches closer to the shore.