Calculating: Real-world Applications of Bearings in Science Experiments

Mathematics
Grade 8
10 questions
~20 mins
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This worksheet explores the calculation of bearings within real-world science experiment contexts, enhancing procedural mastery and application skills.

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Calculating: Real-world Applications of Bearings in Science Experiments

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Practice Questions

Answer all questions. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
In a science experiment, a researcher points a sensor at a star located at a bearing of 045°. If the sensor is 30 meters from the starting point, what is the horizontal distance moved eastward?
[2 marks]
2.
Calculate the bearing from point A to point B if B is located 50 meters northeast of A.
[2 marks]
3.
A drone is flying at a bearing of 120° for 40 meters. What are its north and east components of movement?
[3 marks]
4.
Fluency & Practice: A scientist observes a satellite at a bearing of 270°. If the satellite is 60 meters away, what is its position relative to the observer?
[2 marks]
5.
Problem Solving & Reasoning: During a field experiment, a robot points at a bearing of 150° from its starting point and travels 25 meters. How far north and east has it moved from the start?
[4 marks]
6.
A scientist needs to align a telescope at a bearing of 330° from the lab to observe a comet. If the telescope is 80 meters from the initial point, what are the east and north displacements?
[3 marks]
7.
Construct a triangle with sides representing movements of 30 meters at 60°, 40 meters at 150°, and 50 meters at 300° to practice bearing calculations.
[3 marks]
8.
A satellite is located at a bearing of 200° from a ground station, 100 meters away. Calculate the satellite's position relative to the ground station in terms of east and north components.
[3 marks]
9.
Challenge & Extension: A submarine navigates with a bearing of 135° for 70 meters. What is its displacement in north and east directions? Use precise calculations.
[4 marks]
10.
Error Analysis: A student calculates the bearing as 045° for a point northeast, but the actual bearing is 315°. Identify and explain the mistake.
[2 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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