Question

How much time would it take for an airplane to reach its destination if it traveled at an average velocity of 820 km/hr NE for a displacement of 5,200 km NE?

Answer 1

Answer:

Time, t = 6.34 hours.

Explanation:

Velocity can be defined as the rate of change in displacement (distance) with time. Velocity is a vector quantity and as such it has both magnitude and direction.

Mathematically, velocity is given by the equation;

$Velocity = \frac{displacement}{time}$

Therefore, making time the subject of formula;

$Time = \frac{displacement}{velocity}$

Given the following data;

Displacement = 5200km

Average velocity = 820km/hr

Substituting into the equation, we have;

$Time = \frac{5200}{820}$

Time = 6.34 hours.

Hence, it would take 6.34 hours for the airplane to reach its destination.