Question

A jet on an aircraft carrier can be launched from rest to 40 m/s in 2 seconds. What is the acceleration of the aircraft? Show steps please​

Answer 1

`a=20\ m/s^2`

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that,

Initial speed, u = 0

Final speed, v = 40 m/s

Time, t = 2 s

We need to find the acceleration of the aircraft. We know that, acceleration is equal to the rate of change of velocity. So,

`a=(v-u)/(t)\\\\a=(40-0)/(2)\\\\=20\ m/s^2`

So, the acceleration of the aircraft is
`20\ m/s^2`.