Understanding Wind Speed Impact on Flight

The video tutorial explains how to determine the wind speed affecting an airplane's journey. It begins by setting up the problem, where a businessman takes a small airplane for a trip with a headwind and tailwind. The tutorial uses the distance-rate-time formula to calculate the time taken for each leg of the journey. It then sets up a rational equation to solve for the wind speed. The process involves simplifying the equation, solving a quadratic equation, and using a calculator to find the wind speed, which is approximately 49 mph.

What was the total flying time for the businessman's trip?

• 2 hours

• 4 hours

• 6 hours

• 8 hours

How does a headwind affect the speed of the plane?

• Increases the speed

• Doubles the speed

• Decreases the speed

• Has no effect

What is the formula used to calculate time in the context of this problem?

• Time = Rate * Distance

• Time = Distance / Rate

• Time = Rate / Distance

• Time = Distance * Rate

What is the rational equation set up to solve for the wind speed?

• 200 / (120 - W) + 200 / (120 + W) = 4

• 200 * (120 - W) + 200 * (120 + W) = 4

• 200 / (120 + W) - 200 / (120 - W) = 4

• 200 * (120 + W) - 200 * (120 - W) = 4

What is the least common denominator used to clear fractions in the equation?

• (120 + W) * (120 - W)

• 120 - W

• 120

• 120 + W

What is the result of multiplying 120 by 120 in the equation?

• 9,600

• 57,600

• 24,000

• 14,400

What is the value of W^2 after isolating it in the equation?

• 2,400

• 9,600

• 57,600

• 48,000

What is the approximate wind speed affecting the plane?

• 48 mph

• 49 mph

• 50 mph

• 51 mph

Why is only the positive square root considered for the wind speed?

• Wind speed can be negative

• Wind speed is always positive

• Positive values are more accurate

• Negative values are easier to calculate

What tool is used to find the square root of 2,400?

• Calculator

• Computer

• Abacus

• Slide rule