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A ship travels north at 6m/s. The wind travels west at 2.5 m/s. In what direction will the pennant of the ship on the masthead fly?
11 years ago

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bobpursley
draw the triangle. Wind from the ship movement is blowing toward South, and the West wind moves it westward.

Theta=arctan 2.5/6 measured westward from S
11 years ago

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