Physics-ch-4/exercise 52
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Physics for Scientists and Engineers (9th Edition)

Chapter-4

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Question 52





Q52: A Coast Guard cutter detects an unidentified ship at a distance of km in the direction east of north. The ship is traveling at km/h on a course at east of north. The Coast Guard wishes to send a speedboat to intercept and investigate the vessel. If the speedboat travels at km/h, in what direction should it head? Express the direction as a compass bearing with respect to due north.