Velocity -- plane takeoff speed and distance

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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.

Homework Equations



v^2=2*a*d

The Attempt at a Solution


v^2/(2*a)=d
 
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APphysicsOR said:

The Attempt at a Solution


v^2/(2*a)=d
Looks good to me.