2. Peter is a pilot. He needs to deliver emergency supplies to a location that is 1000km away, N 30° W from his air base. The speed of the plane is set to ! 600km/h. The wind velocity is 40km/h at 050°. Determine (i) the direction of the plane (ii) the magnitude of the ground velocity and (iii) Will Peter be able to make the delivery within 2 hours? Justify your responds.

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2. Peter is a pilot. He needs to deliver emergency
supplies to a location that is 1000km away, N 30° W
from his air base. The speed of the plane is set to I
600km/h. The wind velocity is 40km/h at 050°.
Determine (i) the direction of the plane
(ii) the magnitude of the ground velocity and (iii)
Will Peter be able to make the delivery within 2
hours? Justify your responds.
Transcribed Image Text:2. Peter is a pilot. He needs to deliver emergency supplies to a location that is 1000km away, N 30° W from his air base. The speed of the plane is set to I 600km/h. The wind velocity is 40km/h at 050°. Determine (i) the direction of the plane (ii) the magnitude of the ground velocity and (iii) Will Peter be able to make the delivery within 2 hours? Justify your responds.
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