The jet plane A travels along the vertical parabolic path as shown in Figure Q1(a). When it reaches at point A it has a speed of 250 m/s which is increasing at the rate of 0.85 m/s2. Determine the magnitude and direction of acceleration of the jet plane when it is at point A.

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The jet plane A travels along the vertical parabolic path as shown in Figure Q1(a).
When it reaches at point A it has a speed of 250 m/s which is increasing at the rate of
0.85 m/s2. Determine the magnitude and direction of acceleration of the jet plane when
it is at point A. 

 

y- 0.6x
15 km
5 km
Figure Q1(a)
Transcribed Image Text:y- 0.6x 15 km 5 km Figure Q1(a)
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