Suppose a Plane Flies at a Constant Groundspeed of 300

question 10

Multiple Choice

Suppose a plane flies at a constant groundspeed of 300 miles per hour due east and encounters a 50 mile-per-hour wind from the northwest. Both the airspeed and the compass direction must change to for the plane to maintain its groundspeed and eastward direction. Find the airspeed to maintain its groundspeed and eastward direction. Round your answer to two decimal places. ​

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