(a) Express the velocity of the wind as a vector in component form. 55 55 3 2 (b) Express the velocity of the jet relative to the air as a vector in component form. (c) Find the true velocity of the jet as a vector. (Round your answer to two decimal places.)

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A jet is flying through a wind that is blowing with a speed of 55 m/h in the direction N 30° E (see the figure). The jet has a
speed of 765 mi/h relative to the air, and the pilot heads the jet in the direction N 45° E.
45°
(a) Express the velocity of the wind as a vector in component form.
55 3
2
2
(b) Express the velocity of the jet relative to the air as a vector in component form.
(c) Find the true velocity of the jet as a vector. (Round your answer to two decimal places.)
Transcribed Image Text:A jet is flying through a wind that is blowing with a speed of 55 m/h in the direction N 30° E (see the figure). The jet has a speed of 765 mi/h relative to the air, and the pilot heads the jet in the direction N 45° E. 45° (a) Express the velocity of the wind as a vector in component form. 55 3 2 2 (b) Express the velocity of the jet relative to the air as a vector in component form. (c) Find the true velocity of the jet as a vector. (Round your answer to two decimal places.)
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