College Physics: A Strategic Approach (3rd Edition)
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9780321879721
Author: Randall D. Knight (Professor Emeritus), Brian Jones, Stuart Field
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 2, Problem 40P
When a jet lands on an aircraft carrier, a hook on the tail of the plane grabs a wire that quickly brings the plane to a halt before it overshoots the deck. In a typical landing, a jet touching down at 240 km/h is stopped in a distance of 95 m.
a. What is the magnitude of the jet's acceleration as it is brought to rest?
b. How much time does the landing take?
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College Physics: A Strategic Approach (3rd Edition)
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