Calculating the Speed of a Bird Flying at an Angle

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To calculate the speed of the bird flying at a 60-degree angle, the horizontal component of its velocity must equal the man's running speed of 120 meters per hour. Using trigonometric functions, the actual speed of the bird can be determined by considering both the horizontal and vertical components of its velocity. A diagram can aid in visualizing the problem and applying the correct formulas. Participants are encouraged to demonstrate their efforts before seeking assistance, following forum guidelines. Understanding these concepts will lead to accurately solving the problem.
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Hi friends,
Plz. point me how to find the following:

A man on the ground sees a bird flying at angle of 60 degrees with horizontal.He started running at 120m/hour,is able to stay directly below the bird.What's bird speed?

Thanks in advance.
 
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IF the man is running at 120 metres/hr stays directly below the bird, what does that say about the horizontal component of the birds velocity? Given this and the angle, can you find it's actual velocity?

edit: sorry, I shouldn't really have helped withour seeing your efforts first-PF rules.. I don't know what came over me! In future please use the homework posting template with which you were provided.
 
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Have you drawn a diagram?

Show us any effort you have made?
 

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