Answer:
vr = 142.90 m/s
the magnitude of its relative velocity is 142.90 m/s
Explanation:
Given;
A plane has an airspeed of 142 m/s (eastward)
vi = 142 m/s
16.0 m/s wind is blowing southward at the same time as the plane is flying
vb = 16.0m/s
Writing the relative velocity vector, we have;
Taking north and south as positive and negative y axis respectively, east and west as positive and negative x axis respectively.
v = 142i - 16j
The magnitude of the velocity is;
vr = √(vi^2 + vb^2)
vr = √(142^2 + 16^2)
vr = √(20420)
vr = 142.8985654231 m/s
vr = 142.90 m/s
the magnitude of its relative velocity is 142.90 m/s
