On aircraft carriers catapults are utilized to accelerate


On aircraft carriers, catapults are utilized to accelerate jet aircraft to flight speeds in a short distance. One such catapult takes an 18,000 kg jet from 0-70 m/s in 2.5 s.

1. What is the acceleration of the jet?

2. How far does the jet travel as accelerating?

 

3. How large is the force that the catapult must exert on the jet?

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