What is the work done on the jet by the catapult?

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The discussion focuses on calculating the work done on a fighter jet by a catapult during its launch from an aircraft carrier. The jet's engines produce a thrust of 2.20 * 10^5 N, and it travels a distance of 87 m, achieving a kinetic energy of 4.00 * 10^7 J at lift-off. Participants emphasize the importance of showing effort in problem-solving before seeking help. The community encourages learning rather than simply providing answers. Overall, the thread highlights the balance between assistance and self-driven learning in physics discussions.
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A fighter jet is launched from an aircraft carrier with the aid of its own engines and a steam-powered catapult. The thrust of its engines is 2.20 * 10^5 N. In being launched from rest it moves through a distance of 87 m and has a kinetic energy of 4.00 *10^7 J at lift-off. What is the work done on the jet by the catapult?
 
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You are required to show some effort before asking for assistance. What have you attempted thus far?
 
no, then what the point then, it hard, o.k
 
cocotown22 said:
no, then what the point then, it hard, o.k
We don't give out answers here. If you want solutions then you can go somewhere else, but if you want to learn, your more than welcome here.
 

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