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a. The pilot of an airplane wishes to fly to another airport that is located 725 km away and due East of her current

 

a. The pilot of an airplane wishes to fly to another airport that is located 725 km away and due East of her current location. Her airplane has a typical speed (in still air) of 220 km/hr. There is a wind blowing directly to the North with a speed of 70 km/hr. In what direction should the pilot point her plane so that she arrives at her destination airport. (Provide your answer as an angle measured clockwise from the North) b. What is her ground speed (l.e., What is the speed of her plane relative to the ground during this flight?) C. How much time does her flight take in hours?

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