Asked by Ellie
A sailboat is heading directly north at a speed of 16 knots (1 knot = 0.514 m/s). The wind is blowing towards the east with a speed of 10.4 knots. (Both velocities are given relative to the Earth.)
Determine the magnitude and direction of the wind velocity as measured on the boat.
Determine the magnitude and direction of the wind velocity as measured on the boat.
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Answered by
Damon
north wind due to boat speed at 16 kn
west wind at 10.4 kn
magnitude = sqrt(16^2+10.4^2)
tan angle west of north = 10.4/16
compass angle= 360 - that angle
west wind at 10.4 kn
magnitude = sqrt(16^2+10.4^2)
tan angle west of north = 10.4/16
compass angle= 360 - that angle
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