A blimp has a velocity of 8.2 m/s due west relative to the air. There is a wind blowing at 3.5 m/s due north. The speed of the balloon relative to the ground is
A. 11.7 m/s
B. 8.9 m/s
C. 7.4 m/s
D. 4.7 m/s
E. Some other speed (specify)
B. 8.9 m/s
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