What is the true wind speed


A sailboat is sailing due east at 5.00 mph. The wind appears to blow from the southwest at 14.2 mph

a. what is the true wind speed

b. What is the true wind direction (degrees south of west)

c. What is the true wind speed if the wind appears to blow from the northeast at 14.2 mph?

d. What is the true wind direction (degrees north of east) if the wind appears to blow from the northeast at 14.2 mph?

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