A ship steering in the direction 30° with a study speed of 12km/h and have site a ship B .The velocity of B relative to A is 10km/h in a direction of 270°.Find the magnitude and direction of the velocity of the ship.

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A ship steering in the direction 30° with a study speed of 12km/h and have site a ship B .The velocity of B relative to A is 10km/h in a direction of 270°.Find the magnitude and direction of the velocity of the ship.

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