east of 5
Ah, what a lovely thought! The reference point in this scenario is the lamp post itself. By saying the boy is sitting 5 meters east of the lamp post, we are using the lamp post as a fixed point of reference to understand the boy's position in relation to it. Just like when we paint a happy little tree next to a peaceful little stream, it helps us create a clear picture in our minds.
Here is "point of reference" used in a sentence:"When I cannot tell which direction is which, I look to where the sun sets, the sun always sets in the east so I can use the point at which the sun drops below the horizon as a point of reference."
The word used is 'bearing', usually with reference to True North, but sometimes in reference to Magnetic North or Grid North (in the UK). e.g. The Church spire is at a bearing of 80 degrees from here meaning just north of East.
An example of describing an object's motion in relation to a reference point is: "The car moved northwards from the stop sign at the intersection." Here, the reference point is the stop sign, and the car's position and direction of motion (northwards) are described in relation to that reference point.
Sitting Down Here was created on 1999-09-27.
My dogs are here with me... do they count?
she is sitting next to me that's how!
trying on shoes?
What song contains lyrics sitting here thinking about me and you and all the little things we use to do
Trying to find desired or helpful information. I'm not, I'm sitting here answering questions. lol this is funny because you are actually rreading this
A set of latitude/longitude coordinates defines a point on the Earth's surface, so the concept of 'intersect' is a bit awkward here. The point 25°N/130°E is a point in the Pacific Ocean, about 165 miles southeast of Naha on Okinawa, and 530 miles east of Taipei.
A reference point is part of the definition of movement or displacement. The difference, over time, of your distance or orientation to a given reference point or points defines movement.