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An experimental aircraft begins its takeoff at t = 0 s.
Chapter 8, Problem 28P(choose chapter or problem)
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:
Step 1 of 4
We are required to calculate the takeoff acceleration of the aircraft.