A plane is headed eastward at a speed of 156 m/s. A 20.0 m/s wind is blowing southward at the same time as the plane is flying. The velocity of the plane relative to the ground is
A) 157 m/s at an angle 7.31° south of east.
B) 157 m/s at an angle 7.31° east of south.
C) 155 m/s at an angle 7.36° south of east.
D) 155 m/s at an angle 7.36° east of south.
E) 157 m/s at an angle 7.36° south of east.

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The Answer of A plane is headed eastward at a speed of 156 m/s. A 20.0 m/s wind is blowing southward at the same time as the plane is flying. The velocity of the plane relative to the ground is
A) 157 m/s at an angle 7.31° south of east.
B) 157 m/s at an angle 7.31° east of south.
C) 155 m/s at an angle 7.36° south of east.
D) 155 m/s at an angle 7.36° east of south.
E) 157 m/s at an angle 7.36° south of east.

A Plane Is Headed Eastward at a Speed of 156