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PHYSICS, M1 EQ-Bank 18
A helicopter is cruising with an airspeed, , of 220 km/h. The pilot wishes for its ground track to be directly due south. However, a crosswind, , of 60 km/h is blowing from the west.
Using a vector diagram, in which direction should the pilot steer the helicopter to achieve a due south course? (3 marks)