A Jet Aircraft,in Level Flight at Constant Speed,is Observed Directly

question 25

Multiple Choice

A jet aircraft,in level flight at constant speed,is observed directly overhead.A sonic boom is heard later,at which time the line of sight to the aircraft forms a 51° angle with respect to the horizontal.The speed of sound is .The altitude of the aircraft is closest to

• A) 6700 m.
• B) 5400 m.
• C) 8300 m.
• D) 2700 m.
• E) 13,000 m.

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