Question1. [\#241] Sailing - wind speed
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A sailor sailing due north at 5 knots observes an apparent wind moving at 5 knots directly from the boat's starboard (right hand) side, i.e. at to the axis of the boat. What is the 'true' wind speed? (i.e. what is the speed of the wind with respect to the ground?).
The 'true' wind speed is knots.
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Studdy Solution
The true wind speed is the magnitude of its eastward component, which is 5 knots. Therefore, the true wind speed is:
The 'true' wind speed is:
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