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David P. Maloney
This item is an annotated homework problem in vector addition for introductory physics students. Given is the velocity of an aircraft traveling into a strong wind perpendicular to its motion. Explicit explanations are provided for finding the velocity of the aircraft relative to the ground. This resource is intended to supplement classroom instruction and traditional text materials. It is part of a larger collection of similar physics homework problems.
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