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23 August, 00:20

The air strips at high altitude airports are longer than those at sea level. What would be the reason for this? Explain using scientific language.

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  1. 23 August, 03:15
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    The lower air density at high altitudes means that a faster air speed is need for a given amount of lift. In order to get the higher air speed, an airplane must accelerate for a longer amount of time, and thus a longer runway is required.
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