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27 July, 10:50

A passenger with a mass of 140,000 kg flies at a constant velocity of 220 m/s at an altitude of 11,000 meters. What net force acts on the plane?

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  1. 27 July, 13:23
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    The force that is acting upon the plane is simply force due to gravity. To solve, we use Newtons first law:

    F = m a

    where m is mass of the object, a is acceleration due to gravity = 9.8 m/s^2

    Calculating for F:

    F = 140,000 kg * 9.8 m/s^2

    F = 1,372,000 N
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