Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

A plane, that took off a few seconds before another plane that is currently taking off, may be responsible for an undesired response from the second plane.

  1. True

  2. False

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A Correct answer
Explanation

This statement refers to wake turbulence - the disturbed air left behind an aircraft. When a plane takes off, it creates wake vortices. If another plane takes off shortly after and encounters these vortices, it can experience unexpected movements or responses. This is a real aviation hazard, and proper separation times are maintained between takeoffs to avoid this. The statement is True.