Apparent wind is the wind experienced by a moving object, calculated as the vector sum of true wind and headwind. It is important for navigation and can be used to measure true wind. Some boats can travel faster than true wind. Apparent wind is the force of wind experienced by an object moving through the […]
Apparent authority allows someone to act on behalf of a larger agency, even if they don’t have actual authority. This is common in large companies and can be established through various means. For it to be legally binding, the agency must indicate that such authority exists. Apparent authority is basically a form of authority where […]
Legal heirs have the right to inherit titles and estates under primogeniture systems. Heirs presumptive are likely to inherit but can be displaced. Absolute primogeniture ignores gender. Disputes over inheritance were common historically, but today, hereditary titles are mostly ceremonial. A legal heir is someone who has the right to inherit as long as he […]
Apparent magnitude is a logarithmic scale used in astronomy to measure the brightness of celestial objects as seen from Earth. It depends on the object’s size, distance, and frequency of light emitted. Absolute magnitude is a measure of an object’s actual brightness, taking into account its distance. The scale is historical, with lower values indicating […]
