A Jet Airliner Moving at 470 Mph Due East Moves

question 55

Multiple Choice

A jet airliner moving at 470 mph due east moves into a region where the wind is blowing at 110 mph in a direction 30.0° north of east.What is the new velocity and direction of the aircraft?

• A)568 mph,5.56° N of E
• B)573 mph,5.98° N of E
• C)520 mph,9.06° N of E
• D)568 mph,10.4° N of E
• E)448 mph,9.45° N of E

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