Question

An airplane's speed increased from 100m/s to 160m/s, at the average rate of 15m/s^2. How long did it take for the plane to complete this increase in speed?

Answer 1

Answer:

4s

Explanation:

Using the formula of motion as follows:

V = u + at

Where;

V = final velocity (m/s)

U = initial velocity (m/s)

a = acceleration (m/s)

t = time (s)

Based on the provided information, v = 160m/s, u = 100m/s, a = 15m/s², t = ?

V = u + at

160 = 100 + 15t

160 - 100 = 15t

60 = 15t

t = 60/15

t = 4seconds.

Therefore, the time it takes for the plane to complete this increase in speed is 4s.