Physics for Scientists & Engineers with Modern Physics [With Access Code]
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Author: GIANCOLI
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Chapter 3, Problem 71P
(III) An airplane, whose air speed is 580 km/h, is supposed to fly in a straight path 38.0° N of E. But a steady 72 km/h wind is blowing from the north. In what direction should the plane head?
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Physics for Scientists & Engineers with Modern Physics [With Access Code]
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