Frames of Reference Question - Airplane Problem

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The problem involves a pilot flying from City A to City B, with a specified distance and wind conditions affecting the flight. The subject area pertains to vectors and frames of reference in physics, particularly in the context of motion and navigation.

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  • Participants discuss the pilot's air speed and heading, questioning the accuracy of diagrams and the presence of sign errors in the calculations. There is an emphasis on the resultant vector direction and the implications of wind on the flight path.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants providing feedback on potential errors in the original poster's solution and diagram. There are indications of attempts to clarify the setup and reasoning behind the calculations, but no consensus has been reached.

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Participants note the absence of specific equations in the original post and the potential for mislabeling in the diagrams, which may affect the understanding of the problem setup.

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Hi, Could someone please have a look at my solution and let me know if I did it correctly.

Thank you!

1. Homework Statement

A pilot is flying from City A to City B which is 300 km [NW]. If the plane will encounter a constant wind of 80 km/h from the north and the schedule insists that he complete his trip in 0.75 h, what air speed and heading should the plane have?

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The Attempt at a Solution


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aatari said:
Hi, Could someone please have a look at my solution and let me know if I did it correctly.

Thank you!

1. Homework Statement

A pilot is flying from City A to City B which is 300 km [NW]. If the plane will encounter a constant wind of 80 km/h from the north and the schedule insists that he complete his trip in 0.75 h, what air speed and heading should the plane have?

Homework Equations


N/A

The Attempt at a Solution


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You have a sign error. Unfortunately, you did not type in the solution, so I can not show, where the error is.
 
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aatari said:

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Your diagram is wrong. You seem to have put label C where A should be and label A where B should be.
What direction does the resultant 400km/h need to be in?
 
ehild said:
You have a sign error. Unfortunately, you did not type in the solution, so I can not show, where the error is.
Thank You!
 

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