A Plane Is Flying with an Airspeed of 160 Miles

question 18

Multiple Choice

A plane is flying with an airspeed of 160 miles per hour and heading of 140°. The wind currents are running at 41 miles per hour at 155° clockwise from due north. Use vectors to find the true course and ground speed of the plane. Apply the rules regarding the use of significant digits after all computations are complete.

• A)196 mph with heading 147°
• B)200 mph with heading 145°
• C)190 mph with heading 143°
• D)190 mph with heading 145°
• E)200 mph with heading 143°

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