document.write( "Question 243764: 2. The newest jet fighter, the F-22 Raptor, cruises at 1.5 times the speed of sound. The speed of sound is 1.24x10^3 km/hr. How many hours does it take for the F-22 to fly the 5.8x10^3 km from New York to Paris? Demonstrate the use of scientific method in your calculations. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #178567 by stanbon(75887)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! The newest jet fighter, the F-22 Raptor, cruises at 1.5 times the speed of sound. The speed of sound is 1.24x10^3 km/hr. How many hours does it take for the F-22 to fly the 5.8x10^3 km from New York to Paris? Demonstrate the use of scientific method in your calculations. \n" ); document.write( "-------------------- \n" ); document.write( "time = distance/rate \n" ); document.write( "time = (5.8x10^3)/[1.5*(1.24x10^3)] = (5.8/(1.5*1.24))(10^3/10^3) \n" ); document.write( "= 3.11x10^0 hours \n" ); document.write( "============================= \n" ); document.write( "Cheers, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H. \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |