A plane is flying at 36.0° south of west at 150. mi/h and encounters a wind from 75.0° north of east at 55.0 mi/h. What is the plane's new velocity with respect to the ground in standard position?
A plane is flying at 36.0° south of west at 150. mi/h and encounters a wind from 75.0° north of east at 55.0 mi/h. What is the plane's new velocity with respect to the ground in standard position?
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