V, = 45.0 m/s Vtot Vrot = 38.0 m/s %3! y (north). -20.0° x (east) 70° 10° Figure 3.48 An airplane is known to be heading north at 45.0 m/s, though its velocity relative to the ground is 38.0 m/s at an angle west of north.

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Calculate the wind velocity for the situation . The plane is known to be moving at 45.0 m/s due north
relative to the air mass, while its velocity relative to the ground (its total velocity) is 38.0 m/s in a direction 20.0º west of
north. An airplane is known to be heading north at 45.0 m/s, though its velocity relative to the ground is 38.0 m/s at an angle west of north.
What is the speed and direction of the wind?

V, = 45.0 m/s
Vtot
Vrot = 38.0 m/s
%3!
y (north).
-20.0°
x (east)
70°
10°
Figure 3.48 An airplane is known to be heading north at 45.0 m/s, though its velocity relative to the ground is 38.0 m/s at an angle west of north.
Transcribed Image Text:V, = 45.0 m/s Vtot Vrot = 38.0 m/s %3! y (north). -20.0° x (east) 70° 10° Figure 3.48 An airplane is known to be heading north at 45.0 m/s, though its velocity relative to the ground is 38.0 m/s at an angle west of north.
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