An aircraft is flying on a south westerly course with an engine thrust of 170 kN. A wind is blowing of 58 kN acting in a northerly direction. Use a scale vector diagram to determine the magnitude of the resultant force on the aircraft and its bearing. (a) R = 135 kN, 0= 18° from the 170 kN line (b) R = 135 kN, 0= 18° from the 58 kN line (c) R = 214 kN, 0= 35° from the 58 kN line (d) R = 214 kN, 0= 35° from the 170 kN line

An aircraft is flying on a south westerly course with an engine thrust of 170 kN. A wind is blowing of 58 kN acting in a northerly direction. Use a scale vector diagram to determine the magnitude of the resultant force on the aircraft and its bearing. (a) R = 135 kN, 0= 18° from the 170 kN line (b) R = 135 kN, 0= 18° from the 58 kN line (c) R = 214 kN, 0= 35° from the 58 kN line (d) R = 214 kN, 0= 35° from the 170 kN line

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