Asked by Elizabeth McKay
A ship travels NE (45 degrees) at 18 knots with a current of 8 knots direction North. What is the bearing of the ship and speed in knots?
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Answered by
Steve
18@NE = (12.73,12.73)
8@N = (0,8)
add them up to get the net speed: (12.73,20.73)
The resultant <b>heading</b> is
24.32 knots @ E58.75°N
8@N = (0,8)
add them up to get the net speed: (12.73,20.73)
The resultant <b>heading</b> is
24.32 knots @ E58.75°N
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