Essential University Physics
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Author: Wolfson, Richard
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Chapter 3, Problem 29E
A flock of geese is attempting to migrate due south, but the wind is blowing from the west at 5.1 m/s. If the birds can fly at 7.5 m/s relative to the air. what direction should they head?
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