A ship leaves port travelling North West at 12 knots. A second ship leaves the same port 3 hours later travelling 20° West of South at 15 knots. Determine how long after the second ship leaves port that the ships will be 100 nautical miles apart.

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A ship leaves port travelling North West at 12 knots. A second ship leaves the
same port 3 hours later travelling 20° West of South at 15 knots. Determine how
long after the second ship leaves port that the ships will be 100 nautical miles
apart.
Transcribed Image Text:A ship leaves port travelling North West at 12 knots. A second ship leaves the same port 3 hours later travelling 20° West of South at 15 knots. Determine how long after the second ship leaves port that the ships will be 100 nautical miles apart.
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