A plane is flying at a speed of 70 kilometers per hour. Then a tailwind (moving in the same direction as the plane) of 5 kilometers per hour acts on the plane. How is the plane's net force calculated? (1 point)
• Subtract the smaller force from the greater one
• Add the two forces together
• Multiply the two forces
• Divide the larger force by the smaller force
To calculate the plane's net force, we need to add the two forces together.
The correct answer is to add the two forces together.
When calculating the net force, you need to consider the total force acting on the object. In this case, the plane is experiencing a force from its own motion, which is 70 kilometers per hour. Additionally, the tailwind is providing an additional force of 5 kilometers per hour.
Since the tailwind is moving in the same direction as the plane, these forces can be added together to calculate the net force on the plane.
To calculate the net force acting on the plane, you need to consider the effect of the tailwind on the plane's speed. Since the tailwind is moving in the same direction as the plane, it adds to the plane's velocity. The net force is obtained by adding the two forces together. Therefore, the correct answer is:
• Add the two forces together.