A pilot wants to fly on a bearing of 71.8°. By flying due east, she finds that a 59.3-mph wind, blowing from the south, puts her on course. Find the airspeed and the groundspeed of the plane. Round to nearest integer as needed. the airspeed is _____ mph the groundspeed is _____ mph
A pilot wants to fly on a bearing of 71.8°. By flying due east, she finds that a 59.3-mph wind, blowing from the south, puts her on course. Find the airspeed and the groundspeed of the plane. Round to nearest integer as needed. the airspeed is _____ mph the groundspeed is _____ mph
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A pilot wants to fly on a bearing of 71.8°. By flying due east, she finds that a 59.3-mph wind, blowing from the south, puts her on course. Find the airspeed and the groundspeed of the plane. Round to nearest integer as needed.
the airspeed is _____ mph
the groundspeed is _____ mph
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