Physics

Ronin Carter

3 February, 21:03

An airplane with a total mass of 850 kg has an engine malfunction, causing it

to provide a constant horizontal force of 4000 N. The pilot, who has a mass

of 80 kg, decides to eject from the airplane. With the reduced total mass,

what is the new approximate acceleration of the airplane?

A. 3.1 m/s2

B. 5.2 m/s2

C. 2.8 m/s2

D. 3.7 m/s2