What is the magnitude of the resultant velocity of the seed?

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The seed dropped by the bird has a vertical terminal velocity of 4.8 m/s and is also influenced by a westward breeze of 1.2 m/s. To find the magnitude of the resultant velocity, the velocities can be combined using vector addition. The resultant velocity is calculated using the Pythagorean theorem, resulting in a magnitude of approximately 4.9 m/s. The direction of the resultant velocity is determined to be about 14.9 degrees west of the vertical. This analysis confirms that velocities are indeed vectors and can be represented graphically for clarity.
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Here's the question:

A bird drops a seed, which falls with a steady vertical terminal velocity of 4.8 m/s. A
slight breeze blows the seed toward the west at 1.2 m/s.

(a) What is the magnitude of the resultant velocity of the seed?

(b) What is the direction (in degrees west of the vertical) of the resultant velocity
of the seed?
 
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Velocities are vectors, yes? You can draw a diagram if that helps.
 
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