finding the bearing of a vector?
when i am giving a vector like 56 m at 296 degrees
do i have to find a bearing of 296 degrees
or is it only when i get something like 296 degrees south of east
The bearing of a vector refers to the direction in which the vector is pointing, measured in degrees clockwise from a reference direction. To find the bearing of a vector, you need to consider both the magnitude (length) and the direction of the vector.
In your example, if you have a vector of 56 m at 296 degrees, it means the vector has a magnitude of 56 m and is pointing in the direction of 296 degrees from the reference direction.
Usually, bearings are given with respect to a reference direction, such as North or East. So, if you have a bearing of 296 degrees, it implies that the vector is pointing in the direction of 296 degrees clockwise from the reference direction.
However, if you have a bearing given in terms of a combination of cardinal directions (like south, east, etc.) along with the angle, such as "296 degrees south of east," then you need to interpret it accordingly. In this case, the bearing of 296 degrees means you would have to start from the east direction and move south by 296 degrees.
In summary, when given a vector with a bearing in degrees, you need to consider whether the bearing is given in reference to a specific cardinal direction or in terms of an angle relative to a reference direction.