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A plane is flying at a speed of `720kmh^(-1)` with respect to air. The wind is blowing at a speed of `54kmh^(-1)` from west to east. With respect to ground the plane is found to be movig northwards. In which direction is the plane heading?

A

North-West at angle `sin^(-1)(3/40)` to north

B

North-West at angle `tan^(-1)(3/40)` to west.

C

North-East at angle `sin^(-1)(3/40)` to north.

D

North -East at angle `tan^(-1)(3/40)` to east

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