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Which of the following equations are used to compute latitudes and departures of traverses?

1. Departure = latitude/ tan bearing
2. Latitude = cos bearing x length of course
3. Departure = sin bearing x length of course
  1. 1, 2
  2. 1, 3
  3. 2, 3
  4. None of the above
Explanation
Answer: C - The following equations are used to compute latitudes and departures of traverses:

• Latitude = cos bearing x length of course
• Departure = sin bearing x length of course

The correct formula for tan bearing is tan bearing = Departure/Latitude
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