Isaias M.

asked • 09/24/20

A light plane must reach a speed of 46 m/s for takeoff.

A light plane must reach a speed of 46 m/s for takeoff.

How long of a runway is needed if the (constant) acceleration is 3.2 m/s2 (units)

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Frank A. answered • 09/24/20

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A light plane must reach a speed of 46 m/s for takeoff.

How long of a runway is needed if the (constant) acceleration is 3.2 m/s2 (units)


find x = ?m


v0 = 0

v = 46m/s

a = 3.2m/s2


x = (v2 - v02)/2a


x = (462-0)/2•3.2 = 330.6 m (330m 2 sig fig)


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