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KC-10A Extender can use a boom to refuel an aircraft in flight. If the velocity

ID: 2164331 • Letter: K

Question

KC-10A Extender can use a boom to refuel an aircraft in flight. If the velocity of the KC-10A is 125 m/s due east relative to the ground, what is the velocity of the aircraft being refueled relative to the ground? Essay answers are limited to about 500 words (3800 characters maximum, including spaces). 3800 Character(s) remaining If the velocity of the KC-10A is 125 m/s due east relative to the ground, what is the velocity of the aircraft being refueled relative to the KC-10A? Essay answers are limited to about 500 words (3800 characters maximum, including spaces). 3800 Character(s) remaining

Explanation / Answer

If the extender is moving faster that the kc10 refuelling is not possible .So it is moving at exactly the same speed as the KC10. That is 125m/s. as for the KC10 itself it is stationary. vel = 0m/s