A, B, X and Y are four points on a horizontal plane. B is on the bearing 090° from A. X is 7.5m due north of B and on a bearing 050° from A. Y is due north of A and on a bearing 340° from B. Calculate correct to three significant figures: a.|AB| b. |AY| c. The components of vector XY.
A, B, X and Y are four points on a horizontal plane. B is on the bearing 090° from A. X is 7.5m due north of B and on a bearing 050° from A. Y is due north of A and on a bearing 340° from B. Calculate correct to three significant figures: a.|AB| b. |AY| c. The components of vector XY.
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A, B, X and Y are four points on a horizontal plane. B is on the bearing 090° from A. X is 7.5m due north of B and on a bearing 050° from A. Y is due north of A and on a bearing 340° from B. Calculate correct to three significant figures:
a.|AB|
b. |AY|
c. The components of vector XY.
d. The distance and bearing of Y and X.
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