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A steam powered catapult on an aircraft carrier sends a 70,000 lb aircraft 280ft, from zero to 200mph. Assuming that the acceleration is constant, determine the force exerted by the catapult.
A steam powered catapult on an aircraft carrier sends a 70,000 lb aircraft 280ft, from zero to 200mph. Assuming that the acceleration is constant, determine the force exerted by the catapult.
Solution
We require the time the plane took to reach 0 to 200mph.
We cannot calculate final velocity and acceleration of the plane, with out this.
However, If you have the time, please refer the explanation given in the below link. This should guide you in solving the problem.
http://www.ehow.com/how_6392185_calculate-catapult-force.html
