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?
Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source):
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?
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It's a triangle problem.
The long side is the 200 km/hr, at an angle to be determined.
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1 side is 50 km/hr at an angle of -60 degs or 300 degs.
The 3rd side's length is not known, but it's at an angle of 180 degs (along the x-axis).
Making a sketch is a good idea.
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