Stage 5 · Trigonometry B · Solve right-angled triangle problems involving bearings · Topic: Pythagoras & trigonometry · Year 9, 10

Solve practical problems involving bearings

Dot point ID k-10-2022-stage-5-trigonometry-b/trb-pib-stg5-03 · NESA code MA_K_10_CP_TRB_PIB_STG5_03 · See it on the NSW Curriculum website ↗

Outcomes for this focus area (MA5-TRG-C-02)
MA5-TRG-C-02 applies trigonometry to solve problems, including bearings and angles of elevation and depression

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Simulation

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    PhET Vector Addition
    PhET Interactive Simulations · Interactive (browser) · Free · Link checked 2026-10-15 · Hands-on, No prep
    Use it for: Extension: resultant displacement links to bearings problems.

Worksheet

Video

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