GCSE Maths - What are Bearings? #118

GCSE Maths - What are Bearings? #118

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Mathematics

6th - 8th Grade

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The video tutorial explains how to use bearings, commonly used in navigation, by introducing three key rules: measuring angles from the north, measuring clockwise, and using three digits. It provides examples, including finding the bearing of point P from Q and solving an exam-style question involving bearings to locate a pond. The tutorial also addresses practical challenges, such as using a protractor to measure angles greater than 180 degrees.

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1.

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3 mins • 1 pt

Summarize the three important rules to remember when working with bearings.

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2.

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What is the first rule to remember when measuring bearings?

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What is the significance of using three digits when writing bearings?

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4.

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3 mins • 1 pt

Explain how to express an angle of 65 degrees as a bearing.

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3 mins • 1 pt

Describe the process of finding the bearing of point P from point Q.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What should you do if your protractor only measures up to 180 degrees when trying to find a bearing?

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3 mins • 1 pt

How do you determine the position of the pond based on the bearings from persons A and B?

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