An unexpected storm blows zeppelin the to a point 5000 km due east of its starting point.
How far must it now fly to reach its original destination?
2007-09-05 07:45:59 · 3 answers · asked by Alexander 6 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Well, assuming from your description that you were blown off course before you left the equator, then you need to travel 10,000 km to reach your original destination. 10,000 km due north from the equator is the North Pole - from anywhere on the equator. You would still reach the Pole, just from about 45 degrees east.
Although technically, since the pole/quator distance is closer to 10,002 km, 45 degrees east would put you about 3/4 km east of your destination. (1/8 of a 2 km radius circle)
2007-09-05 08:07:33 · answer #1 · answered by skeptik 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He who does his own work in school learns the most.
2007-09-05 07:53:07 · answer #2 · answered by rltouhe 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The answer is.....do your own homework.
2007-09-05 08:01:37 · answer #3 · answered by tk 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋