A-LevelPhysicsKinematics9702/12 · Feb/Mar 2019 · Q31 Mark

The speed of an aircraft in still air is 200 km h⁻¹. The wind blows from the west at a speed of 85.0 km h⁻¹. In which direction must the pilot steer the aircraft in order to fly due north?

A23.0° east of north

B23.0° west of north

C25.2° east of north

D25.2° west of north

✓ Correct answer

D: 25.2° west of north

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Topic: Kinematics, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Physics, Feb/Mar 2019 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 3.

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