Question
A ship sails north, then turns 45° in a clockwise direction. After another hour, it turns clockwise 90°. In which direction is the ship now sailing?
90 + 45 = 135° west?
90 + 45 = 135° west?
Answers
Steve
the heading is now 135°
period. All headings are measured clockwise from due North.
This can also be expressed as relative headings, such that the angle is at most 90°, as in
E 45° S
S 45° E
These are both abbreviated as just SE.
period. All headings are measured clockwise from due North.
This can also be expressed as relative headings, such that the angle is at most 90°, as in
E 45° S
S 45° E
These are both abbreviated as just SE.