A Mass Is Suspended from a String in an Airplane $\degree$

question 2

Multiple Choice

A mass is suspended from a string in an airplane. As the plane is in the process of taking off, it is found that the string, instead of being vertical, hangs at an angle of 13 $\degree$ from the vertical. What is the acceleration of the plane at this time?

• A) 2.3 m/s²
• B) 3.8 m/s²
• C) 9.1 m/s²
• D) 3.5 m/s²

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