A Jet Plane Is Launched from a Catapult on an Aircraft

question 390

Multiple Choice

A jet plane is launched from a catapult on an aircraft carrier. In 2.0 s it reaches a speed of 42 m/s at the end of the catapult. Assuming the acceleration is constant, how far did it travel during those
2) 0 s?

• A) 24 m
• B) 42 m
• C) 16 m
• D) 84 m

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