(a)
To find: how far north and how far west is Reno relative to Miami.
(a)
Answer to Problem 34E
The Reno is 2434.44 west of Miami
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
A jet Reno, Nevada and heads toward Miami, Florida at a bearing of
Calculation:
Consider a jet leaving Reno, Nevada and heading toward Miami, Florida at a bearing of
In air navigation, bearings are measured in degrees clockwise from north
Therefore, the bearing is
Therefore, in the north, the Reno is at the following distance from Miami
Thus, the Reno is 429.26 mi north of Miami
Also, in the west, the Reno is at the following distance from Miami
Thus, the Reno is 2434.44 west of Miami.
(b)
To find: the bearing should it travel.
(b)
Answer to Problem 34E
The bearing is
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Calculation:
If the jet is to travel directly from Miami to Reno, then the bearing is
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