The magnetic bearing of a line is 57°30' and the magnetic declination at that place is 4°30' East. The true bearing will be

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  1. 53°
  2. 62°
  3. 60°
  4. 57°

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Option 2 : 62°
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True Bearing Calculation

In surveying, the true bearing of a line is determined by adjusting the magnetic bearing with the magnetic declination. The formula for calculating the true bearing is:

True Bearing = Magnetic Bearing ± Magnetic Declination

  • If the magnetic declination is East, it is added to the magnetic bearing.

  • If the magnetic declination is West, it is subtracted from the magnetic bearing.

Given Data:

  • Magnetic Bearing = 57°30'

  • Magnetic Declination = 4°30' East

Step-by-Step Calculation:

  1. Since the magnetic declination is East, we add it to the magnetic bearing.

  2. Convert the magnetic bearing and declination to decimal degrees:

    • Magnetic Bearing: 57°30' = 57.5°
    • Magnetic Declination: 4°30' = 4.5°

True Bearing:

True Bearing = Magnetic Bearing + Magnetic Declination

True Bearing = 57.5° + 4.5°

True Bearing = 62°

Final Answer:

The true bearing of the line is 62°.

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