A plane flies at 350 mph in the direction 40° north of east, with a wind blowing at 40 mph in the direction 30° south of east. What is the plane’s drift angle?

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5.90°

Applying Vectors in the Plane

A plane flies at 350 mph in the direction 40° north of east, with a wind blowing at 40 mph in the direction 30° south of east. What is the plane’s drift angle?

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