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    Plane ride relative motion problem

    Thanks, the confusion turned out to be coming from a bad drawing.
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    Plane ride relative motion problem

    OK so I tried using the complementary angle of 120, and then added the i (160 + 41cos120) and j (41sin60) components, then put each into the Pythagorean theorem VPG=√(i-components2 + j-components2) = 143.9479, which is the right answer I'm unsure as to why 120 was the right angle to use... o_O
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    Plane ride relative motion problem

    Homework Statement You are traveling on an airplane. The velocity of the plane with respect to the air is 160 m/s due east. The velocity of the air with respect to the ground is 41 m/s at an angle of 30° west of due north. 1) What is the speed of the plane with respect to the ground? Homework...
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    Joining a Community of Scientists: Enhancing Your College Physics Journey

    Hi all, college student taking general physics right now, came here to be part of what looks like a helpful community. Thanks