The captain of a plane wishes to proceed due west. The cruising speed of the plane is 255 m/s relative to the air. A weather report indicates that a 39.0-m/s wind is blowing from the south to the north. In what direction, measured with respect to due west, should the pilot head the plane?

Answer 1

He should head S of W by an angle of

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Or she should call off the trip until the weather is calmer.