Question

An airplane flies in the same direction as the wind. The velocity of the airplane is:

a) The airplane's velocity relative to the air minus the wind's velocity
b) The airplane's velocity relative to the air plus wind's velocity relative to the ground
C) The airplane's velocity relative to the ground minus the wind's velocity
d) None of the above

Answer 1

The velocity of an airplane flying in the same direction as the wind is the sum of its airspeed and the wind's speed relative to the ground.

Step-by-step explanation:

When an airplane flies in the same direction as the wind, the velocity of the airplane relative to the ground is the sum of its velocity through the air and the velocity of the wind. Therefore, the correct answer is: b) The airplane's velocity relative to the air plus wind's velocity relative to the ground.

In situations where the wind has a significant effect on an airplane's course, the plane's actual path relative to the ground can differ from its intended course requiring adjustments in heading and speed to compensate for wind velocity and direction.