An experimental aircraft begins its takeoff at t = 0 s.

Chapter 8, Problem 28P

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Problem 28P

An experimental aircraft begins its takeoff at t = 0 s. Every second, an onboard GPS measures and records the plane’s distances east and north of a reference marker. The following data are downloaded to your computer:

Time (s)

East (m)

North (m)

0.0

91

0

1.0

86

4

2.0

77

18

3.0

65

39

4.0

39

63

5.0

19

101

Analyze these data to determine the magnitude of the aircraft’s takeoff acceleration.

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QUESTION:

Problem 28P

An experimental aircraft begins its takeoff at t = 0 s. Every second, an onboard GPS measures and records the plane’s distances east and north of a reference marker. The following data are downloaded to your computer:

Time (s)

East (m)

North (m)

0.0

91

0

1.0

86

4

2.0

77

18

3.0

65

39

4.0

39

63

5.0

19

101

Analyze these data to determine the magnitude of the aircraft’s takeoff acceleration.

ANSWER:

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We are required to calculate the takeoff acceleration of the aircraft.

 

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