The distance traveled by both a helicopter and a commercial jet in 100 minutes depends on their speeds.
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Helicopter:
- Helicopters typically fly at speeds ranging from about 100 to 160 knots (approximately 115 to 185 mph or 185 to 300 km/h).
- For example, if we take an average speed of 130 knots (150 mph or 241 km/h): \[ \text{Distance} = \text{Speed} \times \text{Time} = 130 \text{ knots} \times \left(\frac{100 \text{ minutes}}{60}\right) \text{ hours} \approx 216.67 \text{ nautical miles} \text{ (or about 249.89 statute miles or 402.26 km)} \]
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Commercial Jet:
- A typical commercial jet travels at speeds around 450 to 550 knots (approximately 515 to 630 mph or 830 to 1,015 km/h).
- Taking an average speed of 500 knots (about 575 mph or 925 km/h): \[ \text{Distance} = \text{Speed} \times \text{Time} = 500 \text{ knots} \times \left(\frac{100 \text{ minutes}}{60}\right) \text{ hours} \approx 833.33 \text{ nautical miles} \text{ (or about 960.83 statute miles or 1545.3 km)} \]
In summary:
- A helicopter could travel approximately 216.67 nautical miles (249.89 miles or 402.26 km) in 100 minutes.
- A commercial jet could travel approximately 833.33 nautical miles (960.83 miles or 1545.3 km) in 100 minutes.
These are approximate figures and can vary based on specific flight conditions and aircraft types.