A ship leaves port at 8 knots (nautical miles per hour) heading N24°W. After 2 hr, it makes a 90° clockwise turn to a new bearing of N66°E and travels for 1.6 hr.

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A ship leaves port at 8 knots (nautical miles per hour) heading N24°W. After 2 hr, it makes a 90° clockwise turn to a new bearing of N66°E and travels for
1.6 hr.
Transcribed Image Text:A ship leaves port at 8 knots (nautical miles per hour) heading N24°W. After 2 hr, it makes a 90° clockwise turn to a new bearing of N66°E and travels for 1.6 hr.
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(b) Find the bearing required for the ship to return to port. Round to the nearest degree.
The ship should follow a bearing of approximately
to return to the port.
Transcribed Image Text:Part 2 of 2 (b) Find the bearing required for the ship to return to port. Round to the nearest degree. The ship should follow a bearing of approximately to return to the port.
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