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Quadrants and sextants are still used but to a much lesser degree since the introduction of electronic instruments and satellite GPS systems were introduced.
Quadrants/sextants are instruments used to measure angles in surveying and navigation.
Using trigonometry when surveying, measuring an angle and knowing the length of a side and another angle of a triangle other distances and angles can be calculated.
In navigation, measuring the angle of a star from the horizon and using a set of tables and an accurate time piece your position can be calculated.
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Why is it that roman number is used in naming the quadrant?
Roman numbers are used in naming the quadrants as it will be easy to distinguish between the various quadrants as all the other dimensions in that quadrant are in numeric form .So,to avoid any error or redundancy .There are 4 quadrants : quadrant I,quadrant II,quadrant III and quadrant IV.
What are the quadrants of a coordinate grid called?
They are called "quadrants".
Can a tangent be negative?
only in quadrants 2 and 3
How many quadrants form a circle?
There are 4 quadrants in a circle
What does mean quadrants?
The Cartesian plane is divided into 4 quadrants
Why are the axes not located in any of the quadrants?
The axes create the quadrants.
What are the 4 quadrants used for latitude and longitude?
The 4 quadrants used for latitude and longitude are Northeast, Southeast, Southwest, and Northwest. These quadrants are determined based on the signs of the latitude and longitude coordinates - positive values represent North and East, while negative values represent South and West.
Could all four pulleys be placed on the same quadrant or in 2 adjacent quadrants and still be in equilibrium?
In order for there to be equilibrium, or balance, within quadrants, pulleys must be on opposite sides of the quadrant. If there are four pulleys in the same quadrant, there can be no equilibrium, nor can there be equilibrium if four pulleys are in adjacent quadrants.
How many quadrants are there on a coordinate graph?
there are 4 quadrants in a coordinate grid (=
What are the quadrants of Miami FL?
Miami's streets are divided into four quadrants: Northeast, Northwest, Southeast and Southwest. Flagler Street divides the north and south quadrants. Miami Avenue divides the east and west quadrants.
What was astrolabes and quadrants used for?
Astrolabes were used for measuring the altitude of stars and planets, aiding in navigation and timekeeping. Quadrants were used for measuring angles, particularly the altitude of celestial bodies, for navigation or astronomical observations. Both instruments were essential tools for ancient astronomers and navigators.
What is the difference between the body regions and the body quadrants?
Quadrants refers to the torso only.
