Question

A ship is traveling across a river. Engines can produce 500 N of force the ship is facing. The current generates 315 N @ 25 degrees east of south. The wind generates 350 N @ 15 degrees north of west. The captain has the throttle at 50% steering a course of 65 degrees east of north. a: determine the net force as magnitude and angle in degrees east of north. b: determine the course in degrees east of north and percent throttle necessary to offset the wind and current

Answer 1