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Physics (AS & A Level) · Oct / Nov 2016 · Paper 11 · Question 3

9702Scalars and vectors

An aeroplane can fly at a velocity X when moving through still air. When flying in wind the aeroplane's velocity relative to the ground is Y. Which vector diagram shows the magnitude and direction of the wind velocity W?

  1. Avector diagram A
  2. Bvector diagram B
  3. Cvector diagram C
  4. Dvector diagram D

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Correct answer: A. vector diagram A

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