An Airplane Is Flying in Still Air with an Airspeed

question 88

Multiple Choice

An airplane is flying in still air with an airspeed of 283 miles per hour. If it is climbing at an angle of 21°, find the rate at which it is gaining altitude. Round your answer to four decimal places. ​

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Definitions:

Sieve Tube Elements

Specialized cells in the phloem of vascular plants that facilitate the transport of sugars and nutrients.

Parenchyma

A type of plant tissue made of living cells, usually with thin cell walls and large intercellular spaces, involved in functions such as photosynthesis, storage, and secretion.

Vessel Elements

Components in the xylem of plants that transport water and nutrients vertically.

Cuticle

The protective layer found on the outer surface of leaves, stems, and other organs of plants.