16. A plane is traveling with an air velocity of 225 km/h [50.0° N of W] when it experiences a 50.0 km/h wind blowing at a direction of 15.0° south of west. What is the planes resultant velocity? Include vector diagrams with your solution.

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16. A plane is traveling with an air velocity of 225 km/h [50.0° N of W] when it experiences a
50.0 km/h wind blowing at a direction of 15.0° south of west. What is the planes resultant
velocity? Include vector diagrams with your solution.
Transcribed Image Text:16. A plane is traveling with an air velocity of 225 km/h [50.0° N of W] when it experiences a 50.0 km/h wind blowing at a direction of 15.0° south of west. What is the planes resultant velocity? Include vector diagrams with your solution.
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