SOLUTION: Suppose Lynette ride her bicycle due south at a rate of 16 miles per hour.If the wind blowing due west at 4 miles per hours ,what is the resultant velocity?

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Question 339173: Suppose Lynette ride her bicycle due south at a rate of 16 miles per hour.If the wind blowing due west at 4 miles per hours ,what is the resultant velocity?
Answer by CubeyThePenguin(3113) About Me  (Show Source):
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velocity = sqrt(16^2 + 4^2) = 16.49 mi/hr