shizupple
Oct21-09, 06:38 PM
1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data
Kyle is flying a plane due north at 230 km/h as a wind carries it due east at 56 km/h. Find the magnitude and direction of the plane's resultant velocity analytically.
236.7 km/h (magnitude)
° (direction)
2. Relevant equations
Tan=opp/adj
3. The attempt at a solution
This should be straightfoward but i guess not?
I tried:
tan^-1 (56/230)=13.7 degrees
Cant seem to figure out why this isnt working it should be straightfoward
Kyle is flying a plane due north at 230 km/h as a wind carries it due east at 56 km/h. Find the magnitude and direction of the plane's resultant velocity analytically.
236.7 km/h (magnitude)
° (direction)
2. Relevant equations
Tan=opp/adj
3. The attempt at a solution
This should be straightfoward but i guess not?
I tried:
tan^-1 (56/230)=13.7 degrees
Cant seem to figure out why this isnt working it should be straightfoward