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(a)
To write: an equation for the total speed with a headwind and an equation for the total speed with a tailwind.
(a)
Answer to Problem 29PPS
The equation for the total speed with the tailwind is
The equation for the total speed with the headwind is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Let
Calculation:
Let
The objective is to write an equation for the total speed with the headwind and an equation for the total speed with a tailwind.
The equation for the total speed with the headwind is calculated below.
Therefore, the equation is
The equation for the total speed with the tailwind is calculated below.
Therefore, the equation is
Conclusion:
The equation for the total speed with the tailwind is
The equation for the total speed with the headwind is
(b)
To write: a distance and time equation for a headwind and a tailwind.
(b)
Answer to Problem 29PPS
Distance equation for a headwind
Time equation for a tailwind:
Explanation of Solution
Calculation:
The distance formulas are as follows.
The equation is solved for time is calculated below.
Conclusion:
Therefore,
Distance equation for a headwind
Time equation for a tailwind:
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