A ship is moving relative to the water and you are given the following velocities: Magnitude Direction (degrees) (kn/hour) 8 Velocity Absolute water velocity (tide) Ship's velocity relative to water 120 20 90 The directions are measured clockwise from due north (i.e. due east is 90°). What is the ship's absolute velocity (magnitude and direction)?

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A ship is moving relative to the water and you are given the following velocities:
Magnitude Direction (degrees)
(kn/hour)
8
Velocity
Absolute water velocity (tide)
Ship's velocity relative to water
120
20
90
The directions are measured clockwise from due north (i.e. due east is 90°). What is
the ship's absolute velocity (magnitude and direction)?
Transcribed Image Text:A ship is moving relative to the water and you are given the following velocities: Magnitude Direction (degrees) (kn/hour) 8 Velocity Absolute water velocity (tide) Ship's velocity relative to water 120 20 90 The directions are measured clockwise from due north (i.e. due east is 90°). What is the ship's absolute velocity (magnitude and direction)?
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