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What angle south of west would a plane move relative to the Earth if the pilot...

What angle south of west would a plane move relative to the Earth if the pilot aims due west at 250 m/s, and there is a 45 m/s north wind?

a. 10°

b. 20°

c. 30°

d. 80°

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