College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32160-183-4

Chapter 3 - Motion in Two Dimensions - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Exercises - Page 102: 84

Answer

a). $23.6^{\circ}$ b). $1.46hr$

Work Step by Step

a). $\theta=sin^{-1}\frac{60}{150}=sin^{-1}0.4=23.6^{\circ}$ b). required velocity=$\sqrt (150^{2}-60^{2})=137.5mi/hr$ So, time needed to cover 200 mi $=\frac{200}{137.5}=1.46hr$
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