All angles are measured CCW from +x-axis.
Vr = 55mi/h[55o] + 550mi/h[25o] =
31.5+45.1i + 498+232i = 530 + 277i = 598mi/h[27.6o]
A jet is flying through wind blowing 55mi/h at a bearing (clockwise from north) of 35°. The jet is flying with a speed of 550 mi/h at a bearing of 65°. Find the resultant of the planes velocity vector and the winds velocity vector. Also find its magnitude and direction. This represents the true velocity of the plane (neglecting resistance).
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