Question 4 (b)

What part of a revolution have you turned through if you stand facing:
South and turn clockwise to face east?

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Solution

Three out of 4 parts.
In order to face towards the east after turning clockwise from facing towards the south, one must turn $\frac{3}{4}$ th of a full revolution. A full revolution, in this case, will be four $90^{\circ}$ rotations in the clockwise direction.

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What part of a revolution have you turned through if you stand facing south and turn clockwise to face east?

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