Because of a Storm, Ground Controllers Instruct the Pilot of a Plane

question 1

Multiple Choice

Because of a storm, ground controllers instruct the pilot of a plane flying at an altitude of 1.6 miles to make a turn and climb to an altitude of 1.8 miles. The model for the path of the plane during this maneuver is where t is the time in hours and is the distance in miles. Determine the speed of the plane. Round your answer to the nearest integer.

• A) 50 mi/h
• B) 16 mi/h
• C) 54 mi/h
• D) 34 mi/h
• E) 79 mi/h

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