Question

planes use a distance unit called nautical miles (nmiles). speed is measured in units called knots (kts). two planes take off from chicago ohare airport within one minute of each other. 1. should air traffic controllers use distance or displacement to calculate the speed of each plane in order to make sure they stay a safe distance apart? explain. type your answer here.

Explanation:

Air - traffic controllers use distance to calculate speed. To ensure a safe distance between planes taking off one minute apart, they need to consider the speed of each plane. The speed is measured in knots and distance in nautical miles. By knowing the speed of a plane, they can calculate the distance it travels in one minute and set appropriate separation distances.

Answer:

Air - traffic controllers use distance to calculate speed and set safe separation distances between planes taking off one minute apart by considering the speed (in knots) and distance (in nautical miles) of each plane.