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Because they move with wind currents (which can be different at different altitudes). If they are going in opposite directions, they cannot be at the same altitude. If they were at the same altitude, they would be subject to the same winds, so could not be going in opposite directions.

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When you combine 2 velocities going in opposite directions how is the resultant velocity found?

To find the resultant velocity when combining two velocities going in opposite directions, you simply subtract the smaller velocity from the larger velocity. The direction of the resultant velocity will be in the direction of the larger velocity.


When you combine two velocities going in opposite directions how is the resultant velocity found?

The resultant velocity is found by subtracting the smaller velocity from the larger one if they are in opposite directions. This is because the velocities are working against each other to some degree, resulting in a net velocity that is the difference between the two.


What is an antiparallel force?

Antiparallel forces are forces that act in opposite directions along the same line of action. This means that the forces are equal in magnitude but opposite in direction. In a free-body diagram, antiparallel forces are typically represented using arrows pointing in opposite directions along a straight line.


Why does a node in a standing wave have zero displacement?

A node in a standing wave has zero displacement because it is a point where two waves traveling in opposite directions interfere destructively, causing the amplitudes of the two waves to cancel each other out. This results in no net movement or displacement at the node.


What happens when forces are going in opposite directions?

Assuming the two forces are acting ON THE SAME OBJECT, you can subtract the two forces, to get the net force. Important: This does not apply to Newton's Third Law, since the forces act on DIFFERENT OBJECTS. I mention this because people tend to get this confused.

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