document.write( "Question 454757: Hi there, my question is\r
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document.write( "\"To prevent turbulences caused by wake vortices, starting aircraft have to maintain a minimum distance of 12.25 miles from airborne aircraft. What is this converted into seconds assuming an average take off speed of 175mph?\"\r
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document.write( "Laymans terms and the relevant algebra would be a huge help!\r
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document.write( "Pete M \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #312211 by Alan3354(69443)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 12.25 miles/175 mph = 0.07 hours \n" ); document.write( "= 0.07*60*60 = 252 seconds \n" ); document.write( "------------- \n" ); document.write( "It's to prevent damage from turbulence, it doesn't prevent turbulence. \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |