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An aeroplane has to go from a point AA to another point BB, 500 km away due 30∘30^\circ east of north. Wind is blowing due north at a speed of 20 m/s. The steering-speed of the plane is 150 m/s. (a) Find the direction in which the pilot should head the plane to reach the point BB. (b) Find the time taken by the plane to go from AA to BB.

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