A Navy vessel is traveling due north during wartime. A torpedo has been launched by an enemy directly toward the stern (rear) of the vessel. Can the vessel outrun the torpedo if both continue in a straight line due north?
Select one:
a. No, the Navy vessel is slower.
b. Yes, the Navy vessel is faster.
c. Maybe, based on the temperature of the water.
d. Maybe, since both travel at the same speed.
No, the Navy vessel is slower.
To determine if the Navy vessel can outrun the torpedo, we need to consider the relative speeds of the two objects. The answer to this question depends on whether the Navy vessel is faster than the torpedo or not.
One important factor to keep in mind is that the torpedo is already in motion, while the Navy vessel would need time to accelerate and reach its maximum speed.
If the Navy vessel is faster than the torpedo, then it has a chance to outrun it. In this case, option b. "Yes, the Navy vessel is faster" would be the correct answer.
However, if the Navy vessel is slower than the torpedo, it would not be able to outrun it. Therefore, option a. "No, the Navy vessel is slower" would be the correct answer.
The temperature of the water or the fact that both objects are moving due north does not have any influence on their relative speeds. Therefore, options c. "Maybe, based on the temperature of the water" and d. "Maybe, since both travel at the same speed" are not correct answers.
In conclusion, the answer to this question depends on the relative speeds of the Navy vessel and the torpedo.
1b
If the naval vessel is faster, it can escape.
If it runs at the exact same speed, it depends who runs out of fuel :)