12–231. The ship travels at a constant speed of v, = 20 m/s and the wind is blowing at a speed of væ = 10 m/s, as shown. Determine the magnitude and direction of the horizontal component of velocity of the smoke coming from the smoke stack as it appears to a passenger on the ship. v, = 20 m/s 30° 45° v, = 10 m/s

12–231. The ship travels at a constant speed of v, = 20 m/s and the wind is blowing at a speed of væ = 10 m/s, as shown. Determine the magnitude and direction of the horizontal component of velocity of the smoke coming from the smoke stack as it appears to a passenger on the ship. v, = 20 m/s 30° 45° v, = 10 m/s

International Edition---engineering Mechanics: Statics, 4th Edition

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Author:Andrew Pytel And Jaan Kiusalaas

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Chapter1: Introduction To Statics

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