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document.write( "a plane flying against a jet stream will travel faster than a plane traveling with a jet stream. \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #333971 by Alan3354(69443)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! False. \n" ); document.write( "---------- \n" ); document.write( "You should specify the frame of reference for the speed measurements. \n" ); document.write( "The airspeed of the plane will be the same --> false. \n" ); document.write( "The groundspeed of the plane will be greater traveling \"with the wind.\" --> also false \n" ); document.write( "-------------- \n" ); document.write( "\"with the wind\" is a tail-wind, and the speeds are added to get the groundspeed. \n" ); document.write( "\"against the wind\" is a head-wind, and the windspeed is subtracted from the airspeed. \n" ); document.write( " |