What minimum constant acceleration does the aircraft require if it is to be airborne after a takeoff run of 265 m?

a) a = 2.096 m/s² = 2.1 m/s²

b) Take off time = 15.9 s

Explanation:

Using the equations of motion

x = take off run = 265 m

Initial velocity, u = 0 m/s (plane starts from rest)

final velocity = lift off speed = v = 120 km/h = 33.33 m/s

a = ?

a) v² = u² + 2ax

33.33² = 0² + 2*a*265

a = 1111.1111/530

a = 2.096 m/s²

b) v = u + at

33.33 = 0 + (2.096 * t)

t = 33.33/2.096

t = 15.9 s