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An airplane flying from New York to Los Angeles is traveling at a velocity of 1400 kph west. There is a head wind with a velocity of 20 kph east. What is the resultant velocity of the airplane in kph?

The resultant velocity is calculated by subtracting the headwind velocity from the airplane's velocity: 1400 kph (west) - 20 kph (east) = 1380 kph (west)


What do the terms headwind and tailwind mean?

Imagine that you are up in the air, flying flat. No airplane, just you, with your arms stretched out in front of you,like Superman, flying in the direction that your fingers point. Your head is in front, your feet are in the back.A head wind is a wind that blows opposite to the direction you're moving, approaches you from the front,hits you in the head, and slows you down.A tailwind is a wind that blows in the same direction you're moving, approaches you from behind,hits you in the tail, and speeds you up.Same definitions if you're in an airplane.


An airplane flying from Los Angeles to New York is traveling at a velocity of 1200 kmh east there is a tail wind with a velocity of 60 kmh east what is the resultant velocity of the airplane in Kph?

The resultant velocity is calculated by adding the velocity of the airplane to the velocity of the tailwind, as they are in the same direction. Therefore, the resultant velocity of the airplane is 1260 km/h east (1200 km/h + 60 km/h).


How the wind help people in many ways?

Wind can be harnessed for renewable energy through wind turbines to generate electricity. It can also help in activities like sailing, paragliding, and flying kites. In addition, wind can play a role in dispersing seeds and pollinating plants in nature.


How is an airplane flying an example of fluid friction?

When an airplane is flying, it experiences fluid friction with the air around it. This friction is caused by the resistance of the air to the movement of the airplane. The airplane's design and engine power are optimized to overcome this friction and maintain flight.

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An airplane flying from New York to Los Angeles is traveling at a velocity of 1400 kph west There is a head wind with a velocity of 20 kph east What is the resultant velocity of the airplane in kph?

1380 kph west


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