xcvxcvvc said:you should use velocity * time = distance
To lessen your confusion on how to use this equation, just pretend you have one plane going as fast as both planes together that travels a total of 2940 miles in three hours.
thovia said:Thank you soooooooooo much! I never learned how to solve this kind of problem and I'm afraid my physics teacher will eat me if I ask.
Velocity is the rate of change of an object's position with respect to time. In other words, it is the speed and direction at which an object is moving.
The velocity of an airplane is calculated by dividing the distance traveled by the time it took to travel that distance. This is known as the average velocity. In order to calculate instantaneous velocity, the airplane's position and time must be measured at a specific moment.
The velocity of an airplane can be affected by several factors, including the engine power, air resistance, weight of the airplane, and wind speed and direction. Changes in any of these factors can impact the velocity of the airplane.
The typical cruising velocity of commercial airplanes is around 550 miles per hour (880 kilometers per hour). However, the actual velocity can vary depending on factors such as weather conditions, air traffic, and flight route.
The velocity of an airplane is important for several reasons. It affects the time it takes for the airplane to reach its destination, the amount of fuel consumed, and the safety of the flight. It also plays a crucial role in navigation and air traffic control.