GEOMETERY − Bearing

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Bearing is an angle that states the direction of one position from another. Compass direction
Bearing must be
North
(1) in three-digit form,
(2) measured in a clockwise direction and
(3) measured from the north.
West East
However, in this section of the chapter, we will look into
calculating the bearing a position from another position rather
than drawing and measuring the bearing by accurate drawing.
South
State the bearing of
(a) point R from point S. (b) point T from point U.
N
N
R

35° U
T
70°
S
(c) point V from point W. N (d) point X from point Y.
N

W X 80°
V 72°
Y

The diagram shows the positions of points A and B.

N
Find the bearing of point B from point A.

125°
B
A

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The diagram shows the position of points L, M and K which lie on a
horizontal plane.
N
Given that LM = LK, find the bearing of point K from point M.
M

55°
76°
L K

In the diagram, E, F and G are three points on a horizontal plane.

Find the bearing of F from G. N

125°
E

28° F
G

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