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Catapult Launcher A catapult launcher on an aircraft
Chapter 7, Problem 78GP(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 78GP
Catapult Launcher A catapult launcher on an aircraft carrier accelerates a jet from rest to 72 m/s. The work done by the catapult during the launch is 7.6 × 107 J. (a) What is the mass of the jet? (b) If the jet is in contact with the catapult for 2.0 s, what is the power output of the catapult?
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QUESTION:
Problem 78GP
Catapult Launcher A catapult launcher on an aircraft carrier accelerates a jet from rest to 72 m/s. The work done by the catapult during the launch is 7.6 × 107 J. (a) What is the mass of the jet? (b) If the jet is in contact with the catapult for 2.0 s, what is the power output of the catapult?
ANSWER:
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For a catapult launcher in an aircraft accelerating a jet, in part (a) to find the mass of the jet and part(b) to find the power output of the catapult.