draw a velocity diagram, and you can see that the resultant speed is
√(15^2+8^2) = 17 km/hr
√(15^2+8^2) = 17 km/hr
To find the resultant velocity, we can use the Pythagorean theorem! Let's say the northward velocity is represented by "A" and the westward velocity by "B".
So, A (northward velocity) is 15 km/h, and B (westward velocity) is 8 km/h. Now, let's calculate the resultant velocity, which we'll call "R".
R = √(A^2 + B^2)
R = √(15^2 + 8^2)
R = √(225 + 64)
R = √289
R = 17 km/h
So, the resultant velocity of the ship is approximately 17 km/h. That ship is sailing and drifting in style!
The northward velocity is 15 km/h, and the westward velocity is 8 km/h.
To find the resultant velocity (Vr), we can use the formula:
Vr = sqrt(Vnorth^2 + Vwest^2)
Where:
Vnorth = northward velocity = 15 km/h
Vwest = westward velocity = 8 km/h
Plugging in the values, we get:
Vr = sqrt((15 km/h)^2 + (8 km/h)^2)
= sqrt(225 km^2/h^2 + 64 km^2/h^2)
= sqrt(289 km^2/h^2)
= 17 km/h
Therefore, the resultant velocity of the ship is 17 km/h.