A helicopter approaches a rescue scene. A victim P is drifting along with the river current of

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A helicopter approaches a rescue scene. A victim P is drifting along with the river current of speed vC = 2 m/s. The wind is blowing at a speed vW = 3 m/s as indicated. Determine the velocity relative to the wind which the helicopter must acquire so that it maintains a steady overhead position relative to the victim.

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Engineering Mechanics Dynamics

ISBN: 9781118885840

8th Edition

Authors: James L. Meriam, L. G. Kraige, J. N. Bolton

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