Question

a supersonic jet is flying west at one - third of its maximum speed. the jets top speed is 5,100 kilometers per hour. if the jets velocity remains constant, how much time will it take the jet to fly 3,400 kilometers? write your answer as a whole number. hours submit

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate the current speed of the jet

The jet's top speed is \(5100\) kilometers per hour. It is flying at one - third of its maximum speed. So the current speed \(v=\frac{1}{3}\times5100 = 1700\) kilometers per hour.

Step2: Calculate the time taken

We know that the formula for time \(t=\frac{d}{v}\), where \(d = 3400\) kilometers (distance) and \(v = 1700\) kilometers per hour (speed). Substitute the values into the formula: \(t=\frac{3400}{1700}\).

Answer:

\(2\)