AQA M1 2008 June — Question 4

Exam BoardAQA
ModuleM1 (Mechanics 1)
Year2008
SessionJune
TopicVectors Introduction & 2D

4 An aeroplane is travelling due north at \(180 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) relative to the air. The air is moving north-west at \(50 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\).
  1. Find the magnitude of the resultant velocity of the aeroplane.
  2. Find the direction of the resultant velocity, giving your answer as a three-figure bearing to the nearest degree.