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Direction Sense – Compass Tricks & Shortcut Methods
Direction sense questions test your understanding of directions and movement. Use compass method for accuracy.
1. Basic Directions
North (N), South (S), East (E), West (W)
Opposites:
North ↔ South
East ↔ West
2. Intermediate Directions
- North-East (NE)
- North-West (NW)
- South-East (SE)
- South-West (SW)
3. Compass Trick
Always assume facing North unless mentioned.
Turning rules:
Right → clockwise
Left → anti-clockwise
4. Movement Method
Draw path step by step
Example:
Move 10m North → 5m East → 10m South
Final direction = East (5m)
5. Distance Shortcut
Use Pythagoras theorem if needed
Example:
3m East, 4m North
Distance = √(3² + 4²) = 5m
Tough Problems
Q1:
A walks 10m North, then 10m East, then 10m South. Where is he now?
Solution:
Net movement = 10m East
Q2:
A moves 5m East, then 12m North. Find distance from starting point.
Solution:
= √(5² + 12²) = 13m
Q3:
A man facing North turns right, then right again. Which direction is he facing?
Solution:
North → East → South
Exam Strategy
- Always draw diagram
- Assume North direction initially
- Use right-left turning rules
- Apply distance formula carefully
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