Math Problem Statement
Point 1 N = 10123.56 E = 10156.92 Point 2 N = 9905.56 E = 9923.57
Compute the coordinates of a point located 309.92 ft. from point 1 at a clockwise horizontal angle of 312 d 46’ 23” from a line from 1 to 2.
Solution
To solve this problem, we need to:
- Compute the azimuth (bearing) of the line from Point 1 to Point 2.
- Adjust the azimuth by the given angle (312° 46' 23") to find the direction of the new line.
- Compute the new coordinates using the adjusted azimuth and the distance of 309.92 feet.
Step 1: Compute the Azimuth from Point 1 to Point 2
The azimuth is the angle measured clockwise from the North direction to the line connecting the two points.
We can calculate it using the formula:
where and .
Given:
- Point 1: ,
- Point 2: ,
Now, let's calculate this value.
Since both and are negative, the direction is in the third quadrant, so we add 180° to get the correct azimuth:
Step 2: Adjust the Azimuth by the Given Angle
Next, we add the clockwise horizontal angle (312° 46' 23'') to the azimuth we just calculated.
Since azimuths are generally given in the range of 0° to 360°, subtract 360°:
Step 3: Compute the New Coordinates
Now that we have the azimuth and the distance, we can compute the new coordinates using:
where ft, and the new azimuth is 180.503°.
Let's calculate and :
Calculate the New Coordinates
Finally, add these to the coordinates of Point 1:
Let’s perform the final calculations for and .The coordinates of the new point, located 309.92 feet from Point 1 at a clockwise horizontal angle of 312° 46' 23" from the line connecting Point 1 and Point 2, are approximately:
- Northing (N): 9813.65
- Easting (E): 10154.20
Would you like further details or have any questions about the solution?
Related Questions:
- How would the calculation change if the distance was in meters instead of feet?
- What if the angle was counterclockwise instead of clockwise?
- How can you compute the inverse direction, i.e., from the new point back to Point 1?
- How would the azimuth calculation differ if the points were in a different quadrant?
- How can you perform similar calculations using software like AutoCAD or GIS tools?
Tip:
Always double-check your azimuth adjustments, especially when working across different quadrants or when the sum exceeds 360°.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Coordinate Geometry
Azimuth Calculation
Trigonometry
Formulas
Azimuth = arctan(ΔE / ΔN)
New Coordinates: ΔN' = d × cos(New Azimuth), ΔE' = d × sin(New Azimuth)
Theorems
Trigonometric Functions for Coordinate Transformation
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12