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Mrrafil [7]
3 years ago
15

Why is velocity and not just speed important to these pilots

Physics
1 answer:
Alborosie3 years ago
7 0
Velocity is a vector. Therefore, it depends on the direction. Pilots need to know the direction of wind, not just the speed. If the pilot is going South, and there's 5 mph wind going South, they'll be happy, but if the wind is going 5 mph North, they'll be going against the wind.
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