A light aircraft makes a flight during changeable weather conditions.

(a) Initially, in still air, the aircraft travels at a velocity of 44 ms' relative to the ground, on a bearing of 056°. Calculate the magnitude of the component of the aircraft's velocity that is directed northwards.

(b) A southward wind begins to blow with a velocity of 11 ms. The pilot does not correct the aircraft in response to the changing wind. Calculate the magnitude and bearing of the aircraft's new velocity.


Topic -> Resolving Vectors