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QuizMultiple Choice
Applying Vectors in the Plane
Question 1 • Precalculus
A single-engine plane is flying at 30 mph in the direction N 60° E. A wind is blowing from west to east at 15 mph. Which diagram accurately represents the wind triangle for this plane?
Answer
A
On a coordinate plane, a ground vector goes up and to the right. Air vector is higher than the ground vector and forms angle 60 degrees with the x-axis. Wind vector connects the terminal points of the vectors.
B
On a coordinate plane, an air vector goes up and to the right. Ground vector is higher than the ground vector and forms angle 60 degrees with the x-axis. Wind vector connects the terminal points of the vectors.
C
On a coordinate plane, a ground vector goes up and to the right. Air vector is higher than the ground vector and forms angle 60 degrees with the y-axis. Wind vector connects the terminal points of the vectors.
D
On a coordinate plane, an air vector goes up and to the right. Ground vector is higher than the ground vector and forms angle 60 degrees with the y-axis. Wind vector connects the terminal points of the vectors.