SOLUTION: If the arresting device on an aircraft carrier stops a plane in 150 m with an acceleration of 15 m/s2, find the time the plane takes to stop.
The answer is t= 4.5s.
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The answer is t= 4.5s.
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Question 789430: If the arresting device on an aircraft carrier stops a plane in 150 m with an acceleration of 15 m/s2, find the time the plane takes to stop.
The answer is t= 4.5s.
How would I isolate t, substitute, and solve for this equation? Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! If the arresting device on an aircraft carrier stops a plane in 150 m with an acceleration of 15 m/s2, find the time the plane takes to stop.
The answer is t= 4.5s.
How would I isolate t, substitute, and solve for this equation?
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s = at^2/2
150 = 15t^2/2
t^2 = 20 seconds
t =~ 4.5 seconds