How Do Physics Formulas Apply to Airplane Acceleration and Projectile Motion?

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This discussion focuses on applying physics formulas to solve problems related to airplane acceleration, projectile motion, and vector addition. Key formulas mentioned include the equations of motion for constant acceleration, specifically v(t) = v0 + at and s(t) = (1/2)at² + v0t + x0. The participants seek guidance on how to utilize these formulas to calculate acceleration, projectile distance, and resultant velocity in various scenarios involving an airplane, a fishing line, and a boat in a current.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of kinematic equations for motion
  • Familiarity with vector addition and resultant velocity
  • Basic knowledge of projectile motion principles
  • Ability to perform unit conversions (e.g., km/h to m/s)
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  • Study kinematic equations in detail, focusing on acceleration calculations
  • Learn about projectile motion and how to calculate horizontal distance
  • Explore vector addition techniques for determining resultant velocities
  • Practice solving real-world physics problems involving motion and forces
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Students in physics, educators teaching motion concepts, and anyone interested in applying physics to real-world scenarios involving acceleration and projectile motion.

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i have a few questions
1) an airplane is traveling at 140 km/h when it touches down. if it comes to a stop 1250m later what is the acceleration in m/s^2?
2)a bridge is 176.4 m above a river. if a fishing line is thrown from a bridge with a horizontal velocity of 22.0 m/s. how far will it have traveled when it hits the water?
and finally a boat is capable of moving 15.0m/s relative to the water. the captain sets a traveling dur north unaware that there is a current flowing from the east at 4.5 m/s. what is the resulatn speed and direction of the boat?

i don't need the answers i just need to know how to get them like the formulas n stuff
thx
 
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Have you tried at all?

Do you have formulas like v(t)= v0+ at or
s(t)= (1/2)at2+ v0t+ x0?
 

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