The pilot of an airplane wishes to fly duenorth, but there is a 65-km>h wind blowing toward the east. (a) Inwhat direction relative to north should the pilot head her plane ifits speed relative to the air is 340 km>h? (b) Draw a vector diagramthat illustrates your result in part (a). (c) If the pilot decreases theair speed of the plane, but still wants to head due north, shouldthe angle found in part (a) be increased or decreased?

The pilot of an airplane wishes to fly duenorth, but there is a 65-km>h wind blowing toward the east. (a) Inwhat direction relative to north should the pilot head her plane ifits speed relative to the air is 340 km>h? (b) Draw a vector diagramthat illustrates your result in part (a). (c) If the pilot decreases theair speed of the plane, but still wants to head due north, shouldthe angle found in part (a) be increased or decreased?

University Physics Volume 1

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Author:William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny

Publisher:William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny

Chapter2: Vectors

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Problem 83AP: A diver explores a shallow reef off the coast of Belize. She initially swims 90.0 m north, makes a...

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