A pilot is heading his plane N 76°W at an airspeed of 950km/h, while wind is blowing in the direction N 10°E at 75km/h. At what speed is he traveling, änd in what direction relative to the ground? You must draw a clear vector diagram.

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1. A pilot is heading his plane N 76 W at an airspeed of
950km/h, while wind is blowing in the direction
N 10°E at 75km/h. At what speed is he traveling, änd
in what direction relative to the ground?
You must draw a clear vector diagram.
Transcribed Image Text:1. A pilot is heading his plane N 76 W at an airspeed of 950km/h, while wind is blowing in the direction N 10°E at 75km/h. At what speed is he traveling, änd in what direction relative to the ground? You must draw a clear vector diagram.
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