7. A pilot is set to take off from an airport that has two runways, one at due north and one at 330º. A 30 km/h wind is blowing from a bearing of 335°. a) What are the vector components of the wind that are parallel and perpendicular to each runway? b) An airspeed of 160 km/h is required for take off. What groundspeed is needed for each runway?

7. A pilot is set to take off from an airport that has two runways, one at due north and one at 330º. A 30 km/h wind is blowing from a bearing of 335°. a) What are the vector components of the wind that are parallel and perpendicular to each runway? b) An airspeed of 160 km/h is required for take off. What groundspeed is needed for each runway?

Physics for Scientists and Engineers

10th Edition

ISBN:9781337553278

Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Chapter4: Motion In Two Dimensions

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 27P: You are taking flying lessons from an experienced pilot. You and the pilot are up in the plane, with...

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