Send Work For Submission: Show All Your Workings Clearly

Send Work For Submissionshow All Your Workings Clearly

Send Work for Submission Show all your workings clearly. 1. Two ships are observed from point O. At a particular time their positions A and B are as shown on the right. 160 m 230 m A D C B 120 m N The distance between the ships at this time is A. 3.0 km B. 3.2 km C. 4.5 km D. 9.7 km E. 10.4 km Solution: Using the cosine rule: a^2 = b^2 + c^2 - 2bc cos(∠A) = 42 + 62 – 264 cos 30° = 16 + 36 – 48 cos 30° = 52 – 48 (√3/2) = 52 – 48 0.866 = 52 – 41.57 = 10.43 km AB ≈ 3.2 km.

2. The bearing of an aeroplane, X, from a control tower, T, is 055°. Another aeroplane, Y, is due east of control tower T. The bearing of aeroplane X from aeroplane Y is 302°. A D C B 120 m N The size of the angle TXY is A. 32° B. 35° C. 55° D. 58° E. 113° km C M H Solution: The difference in bearings: 900 – 55° = 35°; then, applying the bearing angles:

3. A hiker walks 4 km from A on a bearing of 30° to a point B, then 6 km on a bearing of 330° to point C. The distance AC in km is A.

The calculation: Using the cosine rule:

AC^2 = AB^2 + BC^2 – 2 AB BC * cos(∠ABC)

Given: AB = 4 km on a bearing of 30°, BC = 6 km on a bearing of 330°.

Since bearings are measured clockwise from north:

- Angle between AB and BC: 30° + (360° – 330°) = 30° + 30° = 60°.

Applying cosine rule:

AC^2 = 4^2 + 6^2 – 2 4 6 cos 60° = 16 + 36 – 48 0.5 = 52 – 24 = 28

Thus, AC = √28 ≈ 5.29 km.

However, the options in the original choices point towards option B, which indicates 4 km, but our detailed calculation yields approximately 5.29 km, suggesting an approximation or alternative approach might be needed.

4. Ship A and Ship B can both be seen from the lighthouse. Ship A is 5 km from the lighthouse, on a bearing of 028°. Ship B is 5 km from Ship A on a bearing of 130°.

(a) Two angles, x and y, are shown in the diagram:

(i) Determine the size of the angle x in degrees:

Since angles at the lighthouse and the intersection points are involved, and given bearings, using the properties of triangles and bearing angles, the angle x:

∠AOL = 180° – 28° = 152°.

(ii) Determine the size of angle y:

Since the bearing from Ship A to Ship B is 130°, the internal angle: 50°.

(b) The bearing of the lighthouse from Ship A is 130° + 50° + 28° = 208°.

(c) Similarly, the bearing from Ship B can be calculated using the bearings and supplementary angles.

5. Starting from the camp at C, Tim takes a bearing of a mountain at M and notes it as 25°. He then walks 5 km to the hut at H, with a second bearing of 345°.

(a) The angles in triangle CHM are:

∠H = 75° + 15° = 90°, showing it is a right-angled triangle.

(b) From mountain M:

(i) the bearing of camp C: 180° + 25° = 205°.

(ii) the bearing of the hut H: 165°.

(c) Distance calculations:

(i) From camp to mountain: using Cosine rule:

H = 5 / cos 50° ≈ 5 / 0.6428 ≈ 7.78 km.

(ii) From hut to mountain:

Distance = tan 50° 5 ≈ 1.1918 5 ≈ 5.96 km.

6. From the lighthouse D located at the top of a cliff 168 meters above sea level, the angle of depression to boat C is 28°. The boat moved toward the base at point A and stops at B, with AB = 128 m.

(a) The angle of depression from D to B:

Using tangent: tan θ = opposite / adjacent.

θ = arctan (168 / distance from D to B).

Given: AB = 128 m, distance from D to C can be calculated, but additional information or assumptions are necessary to find the exact angles without further data.

7. Genie Construction’s site is a trapezium with parallel sides pointing north. The dimensions:

- Parallel sides: 120 m and 160 m.

- Height: 230 m.

(a) Area:

Area = ½ (a + b) h = 0.5 (120 + 160) 230 = 0.5 280 * 230 = 32200 m².

Perimeter:

Using tangent and sine laws to find side lengths, then summing the sides.

- For side AD:

tan

(b) The bearing of D from A is approximately 80°, derived from geometric relationships and the fact that angle

(c) The car park, running on a bearing of 25°, intersects the plot at point E, forming triangles whose areas are computed using basic trigonometry:

- Area of lower triangle: 0.5 base height ≈ 3357 m².

- The area of the upper triangle involves the sine of the angle: approximately 9.87°.

In conclusion, these exercises demonstrate various applications of trigonometry, including the cosine rule, sine rule, bearings, and basic geometry to solve real-world positional and distance problems.

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The series of problems presented involve the application of fundamental trigonometric principles to solve real-world problems related to navigation, surveying, and geometry. Each problem requires understanding the geometrical relationships involved, utilizing the sine rule, cosine rule, and basic trigonometric ratios such as sine, cosine, and tangent. These exercises are essential for developing spatial awareness and analytical skills in mathematics and are commonly encountered in fields such as geography, navigation, civil engineering, and surveying.

The first problem involves calculating the distance between two ships observed from a point, requiring the use of the cosine rule in a triangle formed by the ships' positions. Applying the cosine law provides an accurate estimation of the distance, emphasizing the importance of understanding geometric relationships in navigation. The calculated value, approximately 3.2 km, helps in maritime navigation and collision avoidance.

The second problem focuses on bearings and angles between objects, where the geometrical relationships between the aeroplanes and the control tower are analyzed. Calculating the angles from the bearings involves subtracting known angles and applying properties of triangles, which are foundational in aviation navigation. Recognizing that the sum of angles in a triangle equals 180° allows determination of the specific bearing angles, namely 113°, which is critical in navigation and air traffic control.

In problems involving a hiker walking along specified bearings, the cosine rule is employed to find the direct distance between the starting point and the final point, illustrating the importance of understanding how to translate bearing and distance data into spatial relationships. Calculations demonstrate the process of converting bearings into internal angles and applying trigonometric formulas to find unknown distances.

Surveying problems involving a lighthouse, ships, and angle of depression emphasize the role of trigonometry in understanding the relationships between observation points at different elevations and distances. Calculations involve tangent ratios to find the relevant angles and distances, which are essential for accurate navigation or maritime operations.

The problem about a trapezium-shaped plot of land illustrates the application of the area formula involving the average of the parallel sides times the height — a key concept in land measurement and surveying. Calculating the perimeter requires the use of tangent and sine rules to find missing side lengths, integrating both geometric and trigonometric principles.

In practice, these problems demonstrate the importance of understanding the properties of triangles, bearings, and distances in real-world applications. The problems also highlight the relevance of trigonometry in navigation, civil engineering, and land surveying, where accurate calculations are crucial for planning and safety.

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