2. A salmon swims in the direction of N 30° W at 6 mi/h relative to the ocean. The ocean current flows due east at 6 mi/h. (a) Express the velocity of the ocean as a vector. (b) Express the velocity of the salmon relative to the ocean as a vector. (c) Find the true velocity of the salmon as a vector. (d) Find the true speed of the salmon. (e) Find the true direction of the salmon. Express your answer as a heading.

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2. A salmon swims in the direction of N 30° W at 6 mi/h relative to the ocean. The ocean current flows
due east at 6 mi/h.
(a) Express the velocity of the ocean as a vector.
(b) Express the velocity of the salmon relative to the ocean as a vector.
(c) Find the true velocity of the salmon as a vector.
(d) Find the true speed of the salmon.
(e) Find the true direction of the salmon. Express your answer as a heading.
Transcribed Image Text:2. A salmon swims in the direction of N 30° W at 6 mi/h relative to the ocean. The ocean current flows due east at 6 mi/h. (a) Express the velocity of the ocean as a vector. (b) Express the velocity of the salmon relative to the ocean as a vector. (c) Find the true velocity of the salmon as a vector. (d) Find the true speed of the salmon. (e) Find the true direction of the salmon. Express your answer as a heading.
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