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A glider having a mass of 500 kg is taken to an altitude of 1000 m with a jeep moving on ground at
54 kmph. Upon reaching the required altitude in 50 s, the glider is released and starts its descent.
Under the assumption of equilibrium glide, the range and endurance of the glider for a constant lift-
to-drag ratio of 15 are
A
15.0 km and 1002.2 s respectively
B
15.0 km and 601.3 s respectively
C
1.0 km and 601.3 s respectively
D
1.0 km and 50 s respectively

Correct : b

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