Find the time required for an airplane flight

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The problem involves calculating the time required for a small aircraft to fly a distance of 600 km while considering its cruising speed and the effect of wind on its trajectory. The subject area includes vector analysis and kinematics.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

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  • Participants discuss the use of vector diagrams to analyze the aircraft's velocity relative to the ground and question how to derive the time from the velocity.

Discussion Status

Some participants have provided guidance on determining the aircraft's velocity with respect to the earth, while others are exploring the necessary components to calculate the time. There is an ongoing dialogue about the initial steps taken and the need for additional information.

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Homework Statement


A small aircraft cruises at a speed of 80 m/s in still air. The plane is scheduld to fly to a destination that is 600 km due west on a day on which the wind is blowing at 18 m/s from south to north.
It travels in a direction of 13 degrees SW. Find the time required for the trip.


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So, what have you done till now? Start with the vector diagrams.
 
I have the diagram all written out, I just don't know how to find the time. I have everything else solved except for the time.
 
Do you have the velocity of plane w.r.t. earth? If not find that and use it to find time.
 
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eddie, you must fill out the template before we are allowed to help you.
 

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