Michael flies in an airplane due north to Michigan. The pilot encounters a direct crosswind from the west of 120 mph. What direction must the pilot steer in order to end up with a resultant of due north and average velocity of 120 mph? Measure and calculate the speed of the airplane
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It cant be done.
well, his W directoin component has to be 120, and then a N componetn of 120.
avg velocity=120sqrt2, heading 45 deg W of N.
avg velocity=120sqrt2, heading 45 deg W of N.
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