Question

what compass heading represents 45° east of south? ?° hint: compass headings are measured from north, going clockwise.

Explanation:

Step1: Understand compass heading

Compass headings are measured from north, clockwise. South is 180° from north (since north to south is 180°).

Step2: Add 45° east of south

We need 45° east of south. So we start from south (180°) and move 45° towards east (clockwise). So the calculation is 180° + 45° = 225°? Wait, no. Wait, north is 0°, east is 90°, south is 180°, west is 270°. Wait, no, when measuring from north clockwise: north is 0°, east is 90°, south is 180°, west is 270°. But we need 45° east of south. So from south (180°), moving 45° towards east (which is clockwise direction). So 180° + 45° = 225°? Wait, no. Wait, if we are at south (180°), and we go 45° towards east, that is towards the east direction from south. So the angle from north would be 180° + 45° = 225°? Wait, no, let's think again. North is 0°, east is 90°, south is 180°, west is 270°. So south is 180°, and east of south means towards east from south. So the angle between north and the direction is 180° + 45° = 225°? Wait, no, maybe I made a mistake. Wait, let's draw a mental picture. North is up, east is right, south is down, west is left. So 45° east of south: from the south direction (down), turn 45° towards east (right). So the direction is 45° towards east from south. So the angle from north (up) would be 180° (south) plus 45° (towards east) = 225°? Wait, no, 180° is south, 90° is east. Wait, maybe another way: the standard position is from north, clockwise. So south is 180°, and east of south is 45° towards east, so 180° + 45° = 225°? Wait, but let's check: 0° is north, 90° is east, 180° is south, 270° is west. So 45° east of south: starting at south (180°), moving 45° towards east (which is clockwise), so 180 + 45 = 225. So the compass heading is 225°.

Answer:

225