A Jet Fighter Plane Is Launched from a Catapult on an Aircraft

question 92

Multiple Choice

A jet fighter plane is launched from a catapult on an aircraft carrier. It reaches a speed of 42 m/s at the end of the catapult, and this requires 2.0 s. Assuming the acceleration is constant, what is the length of the catapult?

• A)16 m
• B)24 m
• C)42 m
• D)63 m
• E)84 m

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