Here is the problem-- A glider is moving a velocity vector Vg = 40m/s i - 24 m/s j when it enters the wind current Vw that blows due south with a constant speed of 20 m/s.
1) What is the i/j equation of Vw
2) What is the i/j equation for the gliders resultant velocity, and in what quadrant is the gliders velocity vector
3)What is the magnitude of the gliders new velocity vector
4) In what direction (in degrees) does the glider now head
5) What is the new azimuth of the glider
Ok, now i am completely lost and i have no CLUE what to do. I am not asking for the answers but an explanation of how to do each problem. Thanks
2007-09-18 08:57:35 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Anyone? Help me
2007-09-18 10:23:22 · update #1
Azimuth is a mathematical concept defined as the angle, usually measured in degrees (°), between a reference plane and a point. In navigation, the reference plane is typically true north and is considered 0° azimuth. Moving clockwise, a point due east would have an azimuth of 90°, south 180°, and west 270°. Now you can solve the rest.
2007-09-18 15:14:47 · answer #1 · answered by Hahaha 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋