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ritwik06
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An aircraft flying at an altitude of 10 km finds that the sun is stationary in the sky. Calculate the speed of aircraft.
DaveC426913 said:There is a critical piece of info missing: latitude. A plane at 89 degrees latitude will be moving significantly slower than a plane at 0 degrees latitude.
AngeloG said:This is just a logic problem more than numbers really. Given the sun is rising here at say 5 AM PST, it's rising at 5 AM EST [9 AM PST].
That's 4 hours, simply by that we can just get a general idea of how fast it would need to go from here to there. Even then, we can just look at the next time zone and confirm if it's true.
I feel the 10 km in the air doesn't matter; but I could be wrong =).
Integral said:OP,
Use the altidude to find the radius of the circle the plane is flying around.
How long must it take to complete the full circle? If you can answer those questions you can find the speed of the plane.
Well, you will need the latitude, otherwise you can't figure out the speed.ritwik06 said:Hey! Please psot only if you know exactly about the question's demand. Please don't misguide!
The speed of an aircraft is typically calculated using the formula: speed = distance/time. This means that the distance traveled by the aircraft is divided by the time it takes to travel that distance. The resulting number is the speed of the aircraft, usually measured in kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph).
The speed of an aircraft can be affected by various factors, such as air density, wind speed and direction, temperature, and altitude. These factors can either increase or decrease the speed of an aircraft, and they must be taken into account when calculating its speed.
The accuracy of the calculated speed of an aircraft depends on the accuracy of the data used in the calculation. If the distance and time measurements are precise, then the calculated speed will also be accurate. However, external factors such as wind and air density can also affect the accuracy of the calculated speed.
Yes, the speed of an aircraft can be measured in different units, such as kilometers per hour (km/h), miles per hour (mph), or knots (nautical miles per hour). It is important to use the correct unit when reporting the speed of an aircraft to ensure accuracy and consistency.
The speed of an aircraft is a crucial factor in aviation as it affects various aspects of flight, such as fuel consumption, travel time, and safety. Pilots use the speed of their aircraft to determine the most efficient route and to ensure a smooth and safe flight. Air traffic controllers also use the speed of aircraft to maintain a safe distance between planes and to regulate air traffic flow.