Solve the problem.
-A plane is heading due south with an airspeed of $276 \mathrm { mph }$. A wind from a direction of $52 ^ { \circ }$ is blowing at $17 \mathrm { mph }$. Find the bearing of the plane.
A) $87 ^ { \circ }$
B) $178 ^ { \circ }$
C) $183 ^ { \circ }$
D) $92 ^ { \circ }$

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The plane's velocity vector is due south, and the wind vector is at $52^\circ$ from the north. Using vector addition, the resultant vector's direction can be calculated, resulting in a bearing of $183^\circ$.

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