15.14 Figure (a) shows a boat that is sailing in the y-direction at 5 km/h with the wind vane indicating the direction of the wind relative to the ship. After the ship changes course to the x-direction, the angle of the wind vane is as shown in Fig. (b). Determine the velocity vector of the wind. 5 km/h Wind vane 30° 5 km/h D ID (a) "Lx Fig. P15.14 (b)

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15.14 Figure (a) shows a boat that is sailing in the y-direction at 5 km/h with
the wind vane indicating the direction of the wind relative to the ship. After the
ship changes course to the x-direction, the angle of the wind vane is as shown in
Fig. (b). Determine the velocity vector of the wind.
5 km/h
Wind vane
30°
5 km/h
6°ºI
D
(a)
'L.
X
Fig. P15.14
(b)
Transcribed Image Text:15.14 Figure (a) shows a boat that is sailing in the y-direction at 5 km/h with the wind vane indicating the direction of the wind relative to the ship. After the ship changes course to the x-direction, the angle of the wind vane is as shown in Fig. (b). Determine the velocity vector of the wind. 5 km/h Wind vane 30° 5 km/h 6°ºI D (a) 'L. X Fig. P15.14 (b)
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