A plane has an airspeed of 200 mph. The pilot wishes to reach a destination 600 mi

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A plane has an airspeed of 200 mph. The pilot wishes to reach a destination 600 mi due east, but a wind is blowing at 50 mph in the direction 30° north of east. 

a. In what direction must the pilot head the plane in order to reach her destination? 

b. How long will the trip take?

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College Physics A Strategic Approach

ISBN: 9780321595492

2nd Edition

Authors: Randall D. Knight, Brian Jones, Stuart Field

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