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Homework Statement
a boat is a drift in a stream that flows at 3 mph 40* north of east. A wind blowing at 11 mph from a direction 50*NW also moves the boat. What will be the net direction and speed of the boat?
Homework Equations
Vwa = 3mph 40* NE
Vwi = 11mph 50* NW
The Attempt at a Solution
sin50* = X/3
Net direction will be 50* NE. Net speed will be 2.3 MPH.
It doesn't seem right, any help?