Question

A plane is catapulted from 0 to 60m/s in 75m distance. What is the acceleration? Show your work

Answer 1

Acceleration, a = 24m/s²

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the following data;

Initial velocity = 0

Final velocity = 60

Distance =75

To find the final velocity of the object, we would use the third equation of motion;

`V^(2) = U^(2) + 2aS`

Where;

V represents the final velocity measured in meter per seconds.

U represents the initial velocity measured in meter per seconds.

a represents acceleration measured in meters per seconds square.

Substituting into the equation, we have;

`60^(2) = 0^(2) + 2a*75`

`3600 = 150a`

`a = \frac {3600}{150}`

a = 24m/s²

Acceleration, a = 24m/s²