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A plane with a still air speed of 250 km/h is flying due NorthWest. At the same time a wind is blowing toward the South at 50 km/h. In what direction should the pilot head to continue traveling due North West? (The plane must continue with a 250 km/h velocity)
My Answer:
Velocity of plane (Vp) = 250
Velocity of wind (Vw) = 50
sin y = y/x = 50/250
y = 11.5 degrees
90 degrees - 11.5 degrees = 78.5 degrees
The plane must head 78.5 degrees N of W to continue in a 45 degree
N of W line.
Is this correct? Any help is much appreciated.
My Answer:
Velocity of plane (Vp) = 250
Velocity of wind (Vw) = 50
sin y = y/x = 50/250
y = 11.5 degrees
90 degrees - 11.5 degrees = 78.5 degrees
The plane must head 78.5 degrees N of W to continue in a 45 degree
N of W line.
Is this correct? Any help is much appreciated.