Easy Resultant Velocity Problem

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To find the resultant velocity of the duck flying south at 10.0 m/s against a 2.5 m/s northward wind, subtract the wind speed from the duck's speed, resulting in a velocity of 7.5 m/s south. The discussion suggests considering a scenario where the duck's speed matches the wind speed to understand the impact on its ground velocity. In that case, if the duck flies at 10 m/s south against a 10 m/s north wind, its resultant velocity would be 0 m/s. Drawing vectors is recommended for clarity, especially when angles are involved. The key takeaway is that the resultant velocity is the difference between the duck's speed and the wind speed.
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It goes: For the winter, a duck flies 10.0m/s south against a gust of wind with a speed of 2.5m/s. What is the resultant velocity of the duck?
 
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Please show an attempt at a solution. You might want to look at a case where the duck is flying at 10m/s south, and the wind is blowing at 10 m/s north. What is the duck's velocity with respect to the ground for this case?? In your case?
 
If he moves 10m/s and is slowed by 2.5m/s than how fast is the duck moving? Its the difference between the values. If confused draw vectors. That is it unless angles are involved.
 

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