Velocity -- plane takeoff speed and distance

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APphysicsOR

Homework Statement

A light plane must reach a speed of 33m/s for takeoff. How long a runway is needed if the (constant) acceleration is 3.0m/s^2.

v^2=2*a*d

v^2/(2*a)=d

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APphysicsOR

Nevermind, I understand the problem.

Doc Al

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APphysicsOR said:

The Attempt at a Solution

v^2/(2*a)=d

Looks good to me.