Question

Apilot of mass 70 kg rides a fighter jet The fighter jet moves in a vertical circle of radius 100 m at a constant

‘speed of 120 mis. Determine the force exerted by the seat on the pilot at the top of the circle (note that the pilot is fastened
to the seat)

Answer 1

the force exerted by the seat on the pilot is 10766.7 N

Step-by-step explanation:

The computation of the force exerted by the seat on the pilot is as follows:

`F = Mg + (MV^2)/(R)\\\\= 70 * 9.81 + (70 * 120^2)/(100)\\\\= 10766.7 N`

Hence, the force exerted by the seat on the pilot is 10766.7 N