Question

The aircraft has a take-off mass of 320 000 kg. Each of the 4 engines can produce

a maximum force of 240 kN.
Calculate the maximum acceleration of the aircraft.
Show clearly how you work out your answer and give the unit.
Acceleration =

Answer 1

Answer: maximum acceleration of an aircraft is 3 m/s².

Step-by-step explanation:

1 kN = 1000 N
240 kN = {240 * 1000} N
⟹ 240000 N

four engine force = 4 * 240000 ⟹ 960000 N

GIVEN:
Mass of aircraft = 320000 kg

Force produce by four engine = 96000

FORMULA: (F = M * A ) force = mass * acceleration

960000 = 320000 * a

a = 960000/320000

a= 96/32

a=3 m/s²