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Michael_Light
Nov14-11, 01:48 AM
1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data

Two ships, A and B are sailing along straight routes with constant velocities. At 10 o clock morning, ship B is 8 nautical miles from A and its bearing from A is 315°. At 10.15 in the morning, ship B is 6 nautical miles from A and its bearing from A is 320°. Find the direction of velocity B relative to A.

2. Relevant equations



3. The attempt at a solution

My answer: W30.5°N, but answer given if E30.5°S, what answer do you guys get? :smile:

HallsofIvy
Nov14-11, 05:23 AM
The given answer, E30.5S is correct. How did you get "W... S"?