Question

A jet plane flies at a velocity of 200 m/s, east in still air. a) If it flies into a 20 m/s wind heading west, what is its velocity relative to the ground? b) If it flies into a 20 m/s wind heading east, what is its velocity relative to the ground?

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

a) If it flies into a 20 m/s wind heading west

The wind blows against the velocity of plane

resultant velocity = 200 - 20 = 180 m /s

velocity relative to ground = 180 m /s

b ) If it flies into a 20 m/s wind heading east,

wind will support the velocity of plane

resultant velocity = 200 + 20 = 220 m /s .

velocity relative to ground  = 220  m /s .

Answer 2

Answer:

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Explanation:

a) If it flies into a 20 m/s wind heading west

The wind blows against the velocity of plane

resultant velocity = 200 - 20 = 180 m /s

velocity relative to ground = 180 m /s

b ) If it flies into a 20 m/s wind heading east,

wind will support the velocity of plane

resultant velocity = 200 + 20 = 220 m /s .

velocity relative to ground  = 220  m /s .