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Physics (AS & A Level) · Feb / March 2019 · Paper 12 · Question 3

9702Scalars and vectors

The speed of an aircraft in still air is 200 km h^-1. The wind blows from the west at a speed of 85.0 km h^-1. In which direction must the pilot steer the aircraft in order to fly due north?

  1. A23.0° east of north
  2. B23.0° west of north
  3. C25.2° east of north
  4. D25.2° west of north

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Correct answer: D. 25.2° west of north

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