What is the Component of the Plane's Velocity Perpendicular to the Ground?

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The discussion centers on calculating the component of a jet plane's velocity that is perpendicular to the ground while flying at 500 m/s over a hill with a 3.00% grade. Participants clarify that a 3.00% grade indicates the rise is 3% of the horizontal distance (run), which represents the slope of the hill. The main question is how to set up the problem to find the perpendicular velocity component. Understanding the relationship between the plane's velocity and the slope is crucial for solving the problem. The conversation emphasizes the importance of including units in questions for clarity.
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A jet plane is flying horizontally with a speed of 500 over a hill that slopes upward with a 3.00% grade (i.e., the "rise" is 3.00% of the "run").

Hi, i don't understand the part about 3.00% grade. Could someone please help me how to set up, Is that the slope or something?
 
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Percent grade is a way of expressing slope. If the rise is 3% of the run, what is the slope?

PS: don't forget to include all the units when you post a question; 500 what?
 
ah, it's 500 m/s
 
Now, what was the question?
 
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What is the component of the plane's velocity perpendicular to the ground?
 

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