Takeoff Time: Clear the Runway

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In summary, the takeoff velocity of an airplane depends on factors such as weight and wind velocity. To take off, the airplane must reach a certain velocity, which can be achieved through a constant acceleration along a runway. The time needed for takeoff can be determined using the appropriate equations.
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Homework Statement



To take off from the ground, an airplane must reach a sufficiently high speed. The velocity required for the takeoff, the takeoff velocity, depends on several factors, including the weight of the aircraft and the wind velocity.

A plane accelerates from rest at a constant rate of 5.00 [tex]m/s^{2}[/tex] along a runway that is 1800m long. Assume that the plane reaches the required takeoff velocity at the end of the runway.


Homework Equations



What is the time needed to take off?
 
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Hi there,

The solution to this one seems simple. You have a plane in a linear accelerated motion. Just apply the equations and the solution should pop by itself.

Cheers
 
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Yep got it thanks!
 

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