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?

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Answer:

Explanation:

Given

time taken [tex]t=2\ s[/tex]

Speed acquired in 2 sec [tex]v=42\ m/s[/tex]

Here initial velocity is zero [tex]u=0[/tex]

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

[tex]a=\frac{v-u}{t}[/tex]

[tex]a=\frac{42-0}{2}=21\ m/s^2[/tex]

Distance travel in this time

[tex]s=ut+0.5at^2[/tex]

where  

s=displacement

u=initial velocity

a=acceleration

t=time

[tex]s=0+\0.5\times 21\times (2)^2[/tex]

[tex]s=42\ m[/tex]

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