9. A falling paratrooper (100 kg w/parachute) experiences air resistance equal to 25% of his weight. What is his acceleration?

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9. A falling paratrooper (100 kg w/parachute) experiences air resistance equal to 25% of his weight. What is his
acceleration?
10. An engineer is designing the runway for an airport. Of the planes that will use the airport, the lowest
acceleration rate is likely to be 3 m/s. The takeoff speed for this plane will be 65 m/s. assuming this minimum
acceleration, what is the minimum allowed length for the runway?
Transcribed Image Text:9. A falling paratrooper (100 kg w/parachute) experiences air resistance equal to 25% of his weight. What is his acceleration? 10. An engineer is designing the runway for an airport. Of the planes that will use the airport, the lowest acceleration rate is likely to be 3 m/s. The takeoff speed for this plane will be 65 m/s. assuming this minimum acceleration, what is the minimum allowed length for the runway?
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