Solve for Average Acceleration: Flying East with Helium

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To solve for the man's heading and ground speed while flying east with helium, the wind velocity must be factored into the calculations. The man can achieve a speed of 26 km/h by waving his arms, while the wind is blowing at 10 km/h from the south-east direction. By using vector addition, the resultant velocity can be determined. The problem requires applying the concept of average acceleration to find the correct heading that compensates for the wind. Ultimately, the solution will provide both the heading angle and the effective ground speed.
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A large man inhales a quantity of helium in order to fly east. If he is capable of flying at 26 km'hr by waving his arms and there is a wind of 10 km/h [S20E], find his heading and ground speed

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Im not really sure what to do but I'm assuming that Vwg is 10
 
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