Question 38
MagnetismIf the angle of declination in a place is 10°E, calculate the true geographic bearing if the compass reads N40°E.
- A.N50°E
- B.N40°E
- C.N30°E
- D.N25°E
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Answer: A (N50°E)
Explanation
Magnetic north is 10° east of true north. The compass bearing is measured from magnetic north, so from true north the direction is 40° + 10° = N50°E.