Flying an Airplane: Velocity Direction

What does it mean if an airplane is flying at a velocity of 115 m/s due east?

a) True

b) False

Answer:

The answer is a) True.

When an airplane is flying at a velocity of 115 m/s due east, it indicates that the airplane is moving in the direction of east at a speed of 115 meters per second. This means the airplane is traveling straight towards the east with a specific velocity.

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