The Velocity of the Air with Respect to the Ground

question 55

Multiple Choice

The velocity of the air with respect to the ground is 50.0 m/s at an angle of 30.0 degrees NORTH of EAST. The velocity of the airplane with respect to the air is 150 m/s at an angle of 60.0 degrees NORTH of EAST. What is the velocity of the airplane with respect to the ground?

• A) 158 m/s at 16 degrees NORTH of EAST
• B) 103 m/s at 29 degrees SOUTH of EAST
• C) 195 m/s at 53 degrees NORTH of EAST
• D) 135 m/s at 29 degrees SOUTH of EAST
• E) 195 m/s at 53 degrees SOUTH of EAST

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