Circular Motion: angle that the airplane makes with horizon?

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Homework Statement


The aeroplane is traveling at a speed of 75 m/s and the radius of the turning circle is 80 m.


Homework Equations


Calculate the angle which the airplane wings make the with horizontal during the turn.


The Attempt at a Solution


I tried but I couldn't get to the answer. the textbook answer was 7.9°. Would appreciate it someone was able to figure it out
 
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Show us what you have done. You should start by writing down the relevant equations and drawing a diagram of the forces on the plane.