who gains altitude more quickly, a pilot traveling 400mph at a 30 degree angle OR a pilot traveling 300mph at a 40 degree angle? How much more quickly does he gain altitude?
Can you tell me how to get the answer please?

Question

who gains altitude more quickly, a pilot traveling 400mph at a 30 degree angle OR a pilot traveling 300mph at a 40 degree angle? How much more quickly does he gain altitude?
Can you tell me how to get the answer please?

anonymous · Answer

I think you can just take the vertical components for the height so
400sin30 vs 300sin40 200 vs 193 (approx)
Let me think about the rate.

anonymous · Answer

It's linear so I guess you can just divide one by other 1.037 times as fast?