Final answer:
The provided time options for the Concorde to fly 5500 km are incorrect. Upon correct calculation, it would take approximately 6.51 hours for the Concorde to travel such a distance at its top speed of 234.44 m/s.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question involves the calculation of time based on the speed at which the Concorde, a supersonic jet, was able to travel across the Atlantic Ocean. However, the time durations provided in the question (e.g., 8.06 seconds, 16.12 seconds, etc.) appear to be incorrect, given the physical constraints and real-world data.
First, we must accurately convert the Concorde's top speed from kilometers per hour to meters per second. The top speed of the Concorde is given as 844 km/hr. To convert this to m/s, we use the conversion factor: 1 km/hr = (1000 m) / (3600 s). This gives us:
Speed in m/s = Speed in km/hr × (1000 m / 3600 s) = 844 × (1000 / 3600) ≈ 234.44 m/s
Now, we can calculate the time it would take for the Concorde to cover a distance of 5500 km at this speed. First, we convert 5500 km to meters: 5500 km = 5500 × 1000 m = 5,500,000 m.
The time, t, to cover this distance at the given speed can be found using the formula: t = distance / speed.
Time to cover 5500 km = 5,500,000 m / 234.44 m/s ≈ 23456.96 seconds or approximately 6.51 hours.
As the options provided for the duration are not within a realistic range, we must acknowledge a possible typo in the question.