What angle must sailboat turn to correct its course


The motorized sailboat leaves Naples, Florida, bound for Key West, 150 miles away. Maintaining the constant speed of 15 miles per hour, but facing heavy cross-winds and strong currents, crew finds, after 4 hours, that sailboat is off course by 20 °

a.) How far is boat from Key West at this time?

b.) Through what angle (Theta) must sailboat turn to correct its course?

c.) How much time has been added to trip? Suppose boat maintains its speed at 15mph.

 

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