Use trigonometry for non-right triangles.RENI2345 said:Homework Statement
An airplane maintains a heading due west at an airspeed of 900 km/h. It is flyinh through a hurricane with winds of 300 km/h from northeast.
a) in which direction is the plane moving relative to the ground?
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The Attempt at a Solution
so I have draw the picture of how it looks, and written my givens down, this is confusing me because it is no longer a right angle triangle, what do I have to do?[/B]
The speed of an airplane is measured in knots, which is equivalent to one nautical mile per hour. This is the standard unit of measurement in aviation.
The direction of an airplane's motion is determined by the angle of the airplane's nose in relation to the horizon. This is controlled by the pilot through the use of the airplane's control surfaces.
The speed of an airplane directly affects its flight time. The faster an airplane travels, the shorter its flight time will be. However, other factors such as wind speed and direction can also impact flight time.
Air traffic control carefully monitors the speed and direction of all airplanes to ensure safe and efficient flight paths. Different speeds and directions can impact air traffic control's ability to manage air traffic and may require adjustments to flight paths to maintain safety.
An airplane's direction can be changed due to a variety of factors, such as wind speed and direction, air traffic control instructions, and pilot input. The airplane's control surfaces and engines also play a role in changing its direction during flight.