Advanced Engineering Mathematics
Advanced Engineering Mathematics
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ISBN: 9780470458365
Author: Erwin Kreyszig
Publisher: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
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/ 12. A cruise ship has a speed (with respect to the water) of 26 knots, and sails on a
heading of S40°E. The current has a velocity of 12 knots, S10°W.
a) Determine the velocity of the ship relative to the earth.
b) After spending the day in port, the ship heads to a new island that is N40°E of its
current position. What direction must the captain steer to maintain this direction?
c) The new island is 600 nautical miles away. How long will it take to sail there?
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Transcribed Image Text:/ 12. A cruise ship has a speed (with respect to the water) of 26 knots, and sails on a heading of S40°E. The current has a velocity of 12 knots, S10°W. a) Determine the velocity of the ship relative to the earth. b) After spending the day in port, the ship heads to a new island that is N40°E of its current position. What direction must the captain steer to maintain this direction? c) The new island is 600 nautical miles away. How long will it take to sail there?
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