On aircraft carriers, catapults are used to accelerate jet aircraft to flight speeds in a short distance. One such catapult takes a 18,100-kg jet from 0 to 68 m/s in 2.8 s. (Assume the catapult acts in the positive horizontal direction. Indicate the direction with the sign of your answer where appropriate.) (a) What is the acceleration of the jet in m/s²? m/s2 What is the acceleration of the jet in g's? 9 (b) How far does the jet travel while it is accelerating? m (c) How large is the force that the catapult must exert on the jet? N

On aircraft carriers, catapults are used to accelerate jet aircraft to flight speeds in a short distance. One such catapult takes a 18,100-kg jet from 0 to 68 m/s in 2.8 s. (Assume the catapult acts in the positive horizontal direction. Indicate the direction with the sign of your answer where appropriate.) (a) What is the acceleration of the jet in m/s²? m/s2 What is the acceleration of the jet in g's? 9 (b) How far does the jet travel while it is accelerating? m (c) How large is the force that the catapult must exert on the jet? N

Physics for Scientists and Engineers

10th Edition

ISBN:9781337553278

Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Chapter3: Vectors

Section: Chapter Questions

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