Question

Two helicopters P and Q are flying at constant altitudes of 700m and 550m respectively. Initially, Helicopter P is vertically above helicopter Q. Then, helicopter P is flying due north and helicopter Q is flying due east. Suppose the speeds of helicopters P and Q are 65m/s and 85m/s respectively. Find, after 15 seconds,
(a) the distance between the two helicopters;
(b) the angle of elevation of helicopter P from helicopter Q;
(c) the compass bearing of helicopter P from helicopter Q.

@Callisto

Answer 1

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