The takeoff speed for an Airbus A320 jetliner is 80 m/s. Velocity data measured as the plane approaches takeoff are shown in the table below.  t(s) vx(m/s) 0 0 10 23 20 46 30 69 (a) What is the plane’s acceleration as it approaches takeoff? (b) At what time t does the plane leave the ground? (c) Safety regulations require that the length of the runway must be at least three times the takeoff distance. What is the minimum length runway this aircraft can use?

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The takeoff speed for an Airbus A320 jetliner is 80 m/s. Velocity data measured as the plane approaches takeoff are shown in the table below. 

t(s) vx(m/s)
0 0
10 23
20 46
30 69

(a) What is the plane’s acceleration as it approaches takeoff?

(b) At what time t does the plane leave the ground?

(c) Safety regulations require that the length of the runway must be at least three times the takeoff distance. What is the minimum length runway this aircraft can use?

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