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Airplanes use radar (radio waves) to measure distances.

The plane is at a height of 5200 m. The airport is 10.2 km away.

How far does the plane need to travel before it lands?


a) 11.4 km

b) 10.4 km

c) 5200 km

d) 10.2 km

User Strkol
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D is the answer, hope it helped
User Gowtham R
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Answer:

10.2 km

Explanation:

I thought we have to add 5200 m + 10,2 km, but for this result there is no an alternative. So the correct answer must be 10,2 km, if the plane is right above the airport.

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