(a) For the vector, Ả = 6i+ 6j-3k and B = 7i+ 4j+ 4k, calculate the angle between the vectors. Also find the vector product of these two vectors. Consider an airplane that has a speed of 105km/h, flying in a 90km/h crosswind blowing from West to East. (b) Calculate its ground velocity when its nose is pointed North in the crosswind.

(a) For the vector, Ả = 6i+ 6j-3k and B = 7i+ 4j+ 4k, calculate the angle between the vectors. Also find the vector product of these two vectors. Consider an airplane that has a speed of 105km/h, flying in a 90km/h crosswind blowing from West to East. (b) Calculate its ground velocity when its nose is pointed North in the crosswind.

Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text

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Chapter1: Introduction And Vectors

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 46P: Vector A has x and y components of 8.70 cm and 15.0 cm, respectively; vector B has x and y...

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