explain why knowing velocity of an airplane is more important to a travelar than knowing only airplane speed?

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explain why knowing velocity of an airplane is more important to a travelar than knowing only airplane speed?

velocity = both speed and direction

2007-02-03 04:48:55 · 2 answers · asked by sunny p 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics

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An airspeed of 500mph pointed in the direction of your destination would be good.

An airspeed of 500mph pointed in the direction of the ground.. not so much.

2007-02-03 04:58:40 · answer #1 · answered by Vegan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Actually neither is important to the traveller. It is important to the pilots, whom the traveller depends on.
Correct direction along with the speed is important. Being in the wrong plack is not only inconcenient. It could be dangerous.

2007-02-03 04:54:15 · answer #2 · answered by sparbles 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋