A navy vessel is traveling due north during wartime. A torpedo has been launched by an enemy directly toward the stern(rear) of

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kiruha [24]

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A navy vessel is traveling due north during wartime. A torpedo has been launched by an enemy directly toward the stern(rear) of

the vessel. Can the vessel outrun the torpedo if both continue in a straight line due north?

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Dafna1 [17] · Answer 1 · 2022-02-14T12:24:00+03:00

Answer: B

No, the navy vessel is slower

Explanation:

Standard Torpedoes such as the British Spearfish travel at about 100 knots ( 120 miles per hour ). While naval vessels top Speed is about 63 knots ( 72 mile per hour).

Due to this fact, vessel cannot outrun the torpedo if both continue in a straight line due north.