Question

A jet plane is launched from a catapult on an aircraft carrier. In 2.0 s it reaches a speed of 42 m/s at the end of the catapult. Assuming the acceleration is constant, how far did it travel during those 2.0 s?

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

Given

time taken $t=2\ s$

Speed acquired in 2 sec $v=42\ m/s$

Here initial velocity is zero $u=0$

acceleration is the rate of change of velocity in a given time

$a=\frac{v-u}{t}$

$a=\frac{42-0}{2}=21\ m/s^2$

Distance travel in this time

$s=ut+0.5at^2$

where  

s=displacement

u=initial velocity

a=acceleration

t=time

$s=0+\0.5\times 21\times (2)^2$

$s=42\ m$

so Jet Plane travels a distance of 42 m in 2 s