College Physics
College Physics
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ISBN: 9781305952300
Author: Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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he Gulf Stream off the east coast of the United States can flow at a rapid 3.2 m/s to the north. A ship in this
current has a cruising speed of 8.0 m/s. The captain would like to reach land at a point due west from the
current position.
Part A
In what direction with respect to the water should the ship sail?
Express your answer in degrees.
0 =
V Π ΑΣΦ
?
O
south of west
Periodic Table
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Transcribed Image Text:he Gulf Stream off the east coast of the United States can flow at a rapid 3.2 m/s to the north. A ship in this current has a cruising speed of 8.0 m/s. The captain would like to reach land at a point due west from the current position. Part A In what direction with respect to the water should the ship sail? Express your answer in degrees. 0 = V Π ΑΣΦ ? O south of west Periodic Table
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At this heading, what is the ship's speed with respect to land?
Express your answer with the appropriate units.
V=
μA
Value
Units
B
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Transcribed Image Text:Part B At this heading, what is the ship's speed with respect to land? Express your answer with the appropriate units. V= μA Value Units B ?
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