Understanding S36°E: A Quick Explanation

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In summary, S36°E is a direction on a compass that indicates South 36 degrees East. It is used in navigation to determine a specific bearing or direction of travel. S36°E can also be expressed in radians by multiplying the degrees by π/180. It is equivalent to E36°S, which represents the same direction but with the letters and degrees in reversed order.
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Hi there,

I just have a quick question about what "S36°E" means. Here is part of my homework question:

A boat sales south with the help of a wind blowing the direction S36°E ...

Does it mean 36° East of South or 36° South of East?

Thanks in advance!
 
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36° East of South
 
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Thank you.
 

1. What does S36°E mean?

S36°E refers to a specific direction on a compass, where S stands for South and 36°E means 36 degrees East of South.

2. How do you read S36°E?

S36°E is read as "South 36 degrees East".

3. What is the difference between S36°E and E36°S?

S36°E and E36°S represent the same direction on a compass, but the order of the letters and degrees is reversed. Both refer to a direction that is 36 degrees East of South.

4. How do you use S36°E in navigation?

S36°E is used to indicate a specific bearing or direction when navigating. It helps to determine the direction of travel and to stay on course.

5. Can S36°E also be expressed in radians?

Yes, S36°E can be converted to radians by multiplying the 36 degrees by π/180, which equals approximately 0.628 radians.

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