Question

An airplane is taking off headed due north with an air speed of 173 miles per hour at an angle of 18° relative to the horizontal. The wind is blowing with a velocity of 42 miles per hour at an angle of S47°E. Find a vector that represents the resultant velocity of the plane relative to the point of takeoff. Let i point east, j point north, and k point up.

Answer 1

159.85 miles per hour at 13.78°

Explanation:

Follow the steps in your pre-calculus textbook on page 486