Calculating Landing Distance on an Aircraft Carrier

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The discussion focuses on calculating the landing distance of a plane on an aircraft carrier, given a landing velocity of 111.1 m/s and a deceleration rate of -6.8 m/s². The first part of the problem is solved using the formula t = (Vf - Vi) / a, resulting in a time of 16.33 seconds for the plane to come to rest. For the second part, the kinematic equation d = Vit + 1/2 a(t)² is applied, leading to a required landing distance of 0.90 km.

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A plane lands with a velocity of 111.1 m /s and accelerates at a maximum rate of -6.8 m/s^2
Fom the instant the plane touches the runway, what is the minimum time needed before it can come to rest.
Part 2 the plane is landing on a naval aircraft carrier that is 0.80km long. What distance does the plane require to land answer in units of km.

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Ok i managed to get the first part using t = Vf-Vi /a. Which is 16.33sec

Now the second part i know i got to change km to m but i can't figure out what else to do.
Can someone help me
 
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You need to use a kinematic equation that involves distance. You know everything you need to solve for it.
 
WOOT! Nice i got d=Vit+1/2a(t)^2
0.90km gracias mate
 
You're welcome :smile:
 

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