The catapult on an aircraft carrier can take an aircraft weighing 196,359 N from 0 to 92 m/s in 2.1 seconds, at which time the aircraft launches. What is the force generated by the catapult in order to launch the aircraft?

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The catapult on an aircraft carrier can take an aircraft weighing 196,359 N from 0 to 92 m/s in 2.1 seconds, at which time the aircraft launches. What is the force generated by the catapult in order to launch the aircraft?
 
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