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Question

A plane flies east at 40m/s while a wind blows north at 30m/s. What is the magnitude of the plane’s velocity relative to the ground?

Options

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Explanation

Velocity components: vx=40m/s,vy=30m/s. As per NCERT Chapter 3, equations v=u+at, s=ut+½at², v²=u²+2as describe uniformly accelerated motion. Applying correct signs and units gives 50 m/s as the result, so option B is correct.