From a boat sailing due north at 16.5 km/h, a wrecked ship K and an observation tower T are observed in a line due east. One hour later the wrecked ship and the tower have bearings S34°40'E and S65°10'E. Find the distance between the wrecked ship and the tower. a. 29.1 km b. 15.8 km c. 37.3 km d. 24.2 km

From a boat sailing due north at 16.5 km/h, a wrecked ship K and an observation tower T are observed in a line due east. One hour later the wrecked ship and the tower have bearings S34°40'E and S65°10'E. Find the distance between the wrecked ship and the tower. a. 29.1 km b. 15.8 km c. 37.3 km d. 24.2 km

University Physics Volume 1

18th Edition

ISBN:9781938168277

Author:William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny

Publisher:William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny

Chapter2: Vectors

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Problem 34P: A surveyor measures the distance across a river that flows straight north by the following method....

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