How far the aircraft slides before it comes to rest ?

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The discussion revolves around an aircraft making an emergency landing on a runway without landing gear, specifically focusing on the distance it slides before coming to a stop. The problem involves concepts from kinematics and friction.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • The original poster attempts to apply a formula involving friction and initial velocity but expresses confusion over the results obtained. Other participants question the comparison of stopping distances between an aircraft and a car.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants seeking clarification and exploring different perspectives on the problem. Some guidance has been offered in the form of comparisons to similar scenarios, but no consensus has been reached.

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Participants are navigating potential discrepancies in calculations and assumptions about the physics involved, particularly regarding the coefficients of friction and the dynamics of different vehicles.

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Homework Statement


An aircraft has to make an emergancey landing on a runway
without landing gear , if the aircraft lands at 40 m\s-1
and μ is 0.5 ,
How far the aircraft slides before it comes to rest ?



Homework Equations


X=2 μ g \ v2


The Attempt at a Solution


2 x 0.5 \ 20 = 2 m ?
Using some website calculator result was : 1600 m
I'm terribly lost
 
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Then compare with a car, do you think they equally stop at same distance.?
 

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