Question: An aircraft has to fly between two cities, one of which is 600.0 km north of the other. The pilot starts from the southern city

An aircraft has to fly between two cities, one of which is 600.0 km north of the other. The pilot starts from the southern city and encounters a steady 100.0 km/h wind that blows from the northeast. The plane has a cruising speed of 300.0 km/h in still air.
(a) In what direction (relative to east) must the pilot head her plane?
(b) How long does the flight take?

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