(a)
To find: The resultant
(a)
Answer to Problem 54SPR
The resultant vector is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
A jet is flying northwest and its velocity is <-450, 450> miles per hour.
The wind from the west and its velocity is <100, 0> miles per hour.
Calculation:
The required diagram is shown in below figure:
Calculate the resultant vector.
Thus, the resultant vector is
(b)
To find: The magnitude.
(b)
Answer to Problem 54SPR
The magnitude is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
A jet is flying northwest and its velocity is <-450, 450> miles per hour.
The wind from the west and its velocity is <100, 0> miles per hour.
Calculation:
Calculate the magnitude.
Thus, the magnitude is
(c)
To find: The direction
(c)
Answer to Problem 54SPR
The direction is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
A jet is flying northwest and its velocity is <-450, 450> miles per hour.
The wind from the west and its velocity is <100, 0> miles per hour.
Calculation:
Calculate the direction.
Thus, the direction is
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