document.write( "Question 1086940: Lindsay is planning a flight from St. Catherines to Hamilton, which lies due west of St. Catharines. Her aircraft flies at a speed of 200 km/h in still air. A wind of 50.0 km/h is blowing from [W 60.0° N]. In what direction must she aim the airplane to fly directly to Hamilton? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #701377 by Alan3354(69443) You can put this solution on YOUR website! Lindsay is planning a flight from St. Catherines to Hamilton, which lies due west of St. Catharines. Her aircraft flies at a speed of 200 km/h in still air. A wind of 50.0 km/h is blowing from [W 60.0° N]. In what direction must she aim the airplane to fly directly to Hamilton? \n" ); document.write( "------------ \n" ); document.write( "It's a triangle problem. \n" ); document.write( "The long side is the 200 km/hr, at an angle to be determined. \n" ); document.write( "----- \n" ); document.write( "1 side is 50 km/hr at an angle of -60 degs or 300 degs. \n" ); document.write( "The 3rd side's length is not known, but it's at an angle of 180 degs (along the x-axis). \n" ); document.write( "Making a sketch is a good idea. \n" ); document.write( "================== \n" ); document.write( "email via the TY note for help or to check your work. \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |