A ship's course is set at a heading of 192°, with a speed of 30 knots. A current is flowing from bearing of 112°, at 14 knots. Use Cartesian vectors to determine the resultant velocity of the ship.

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10. A ship's course is set at a heading of 192°, with
a speed of 30 knots. A current is flowing from
a bearing of 112°, at 14 knots. Use Cartesian
vectors to determine the resultant velocity of
the ship.
Transcribed Image Text:10. A ship's course is set at a heading of 192°, with a speed of 30 knots. A current is flowing from a bearing of 112°, at 14 knots. Use Cartesian vectors to determine the resultant velocity of the ship.
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10. A ship's course is set at a heading of 192°, with
a speed of 30 knots. A current is flowing from
a bearing of 112°, at 14 knots. Use Cartesian
vectors to determine the resultant velocity of
the ship.
Transcribed Image Text:10. A ship's course is set at a heading of 192°, with a speed of 30 knots. A current is flowing from a bearing of 112°, at 14 knots. Use Cartesian vectors to determine the resultant velocity of the ship.
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