Section 6: Vectors Name
Date
Fundamental Topics in Science © 2001 Texas Instruments
Try-It!™ 6-3
Solve a vector problem by hand
A plane heads due south with indicated airspeed of 500 kilometers per hour. The plane’s actual
course and speed are 5 degrees west of south at 510 kilometers per hour. Sketch the vectors and
find the wind velocity. Show your work.
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Define vectors in the Vector Calculator
Now use the
VECTOR CALCULATOR
to explore the same problem.
To Do This Press Display
1. Leave vector math.
2. Go to
V3
. This leaves the vectors in
V1
and
V2
as defined above.
3. Enter the plane’s heading in
V3
using
X
and
Y
.
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X/Y
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0
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500
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4. Enter the plane’s actual speed and
course in
V4
.
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510
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®
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