2006-09-30 09:55:36 · 4 answers · asked by teddybears 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Actually, it depends on the direction of the vector. Assume that East is 0 degrees, and North is 90 degrees (a standard convention):
A vector which points between > 0 degrees and < 45 degrees is pointing East-Northeast (ENE), which can also be called North of East (usually in surveying, I believe). Think of it as Mostly East, but with a little bit of North thrown in for good measure. So it's not quite East, it's just a bit North of East. You might want to remember that by the fact that "East" appears twice in the name of the direction, or vector.
One that points between > 45 degrees and < 90 degrees is pointing North-Northeast (NNE). Again, it's mostly North, but not quite... it's just a little bit (less than 45 degrees) East of true North - "East of North".
I listed a website you might want to look at that gives all the cardinal points of the compass, and has links to lots more relevant information.
Good luck!
2006-09-30 12:26:34 · answer #1 · answered by Don P 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you have to orientate the vectors in the axis and you'll see the directions
2006-09-30 17:16:49 · answer #2 · answered by class4 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might start by using a compass.
2006-09-30 17:01:48 · answer #3 · answered by bigjim2k3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You with the convention: it does not matter which way you describe it.
2006-09-30 18:36:40 · answer #4 · answered by bruinfan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋