An aircraft, of mass 2000 kg, is following a circular path in the vertical plane as shown in Figure 2. When the flight path of the aircraft is at an angle of 30 from the horizontal, the aircraft’s velocity is 150 m/sec, the radius of curvature of its trajectory is 1000 metres, and the net thrust (engine thrust minus drag) is T = 30 kN and acts along the flight path. Assume that the lift force L is perpendicular to the flight path. Draw a free-body diagram showing all forces acting on the aircraft. Calculate the resultant acceleration and its angle from the flight path. Also calculate the lift force L.

An aircraft, of mass 2000 kg, is following a circular path in the vertical plane as shown in Figure 2. When the flight path of the aircraft is at an angle of 30 from the horizontal, the aircraft’s velocity is 150 m/sec, the radius of curvature of its trajectory is 1000 metres, and the net thrust (engine thrust minus drag) is T = 30 kN and acts along the flight path. Assume that the lift force L is perpendicular to the flight path. Draw a free-body diagram showing all forces acting on the aircraft. Calculate the resultant acceleration and its angle from the flight path. Also calculate the lift force L.

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Chapter9: Moments And Products Of Inertia Of Areas

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