AQA M1 2007 June — Question 5

Exam BoardAQA
ModuleM1 (Mechanics 1)
Year2007
SessionJune
TopicVectors Introduction & 2D

5 An aeroplane flies in air that is moving due east at a speed of \(V \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\). The velocity of the aeroplane relative to the air is \(150 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\) due north. The aeroplane actually travels on a bearing of \(030 ^ { \circ }\).
  1. Show that \(V = 86.6 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 1 }\), correct to three significant figures.
  2. Find the magnitude of the resultant velocity of the aeroplane.