Savchenko Problem 1.4.7

Physics · mechanics

Problem

What is the duration of a plane's flight from Novosibirsk to Moscow and back in a straight line, if the wind blows at an angle α\alpha to the track at a speed u during the entire flight? The speed of the aircraft relative to the air v, the length of the route L. In which wind direction is the maximum flight duration?

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