PHYSICS · Single correct · A Level · Physics · Mechanics and materials · Mechanics and materials
Problem
An airplane’s airspeed is 200km/h. A wind of 60km/h blows from the west toward the east. Approximately what heading should the pilot choose so that the airplane’s ground track is due north? (Angle measured west of north.)
(a) 73∘
(b) 13∘
(c) 17∘
(d) 8∘