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Q1. TWO ships leave the same port at the same time. Ship A travels at 27° North of West at a constant velocity of 18 knots whilst ship B travels 15° South of West at a constant velocity of 14 knots.

Calculate EACH of the following:

(a) the magnitude and direction of the relative velocity of ship A in relation to ship B; (10)

(b) the absolute distance covered by both ships when they are 75 nautical miles apart if both hold their original course and velocity. (6)