Physics of Aircraft Take-off

Physics of Aircraft Take-off

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics, Mathematics, Science

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

FREE Resource

The video explores the acceleration experienced by a pilot during take-off from an aircraft carrier. It begins by introducing the F/A-18 Hornet and its take-off speed, then converts this speed from kilometers per hour to meters per second. The video derives a formula to calculate acceleration using displacement and velocity, assuming constant acceleration. It concludes by explaining the physical impact of this acceleration on pilots, comparing it to the force of gravity.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the take-off speed of the F/A-18 Hornet in kilometers per hour?

180 km/h

400 km/h

260 km/h

320 km/h

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to convert the take-off speed to meters per second?

To simplify the conversion process

To avoid using kilometers

To match the runway length units

To make calculations more complex

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the final velocity of the plane in meters per second after conversion?

60 m/s

90 m/s

72 m/s

80 m/s

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the formula derived for calculating acceleration using displacement and velocities?

a = d / t^2

a = (v_f - v_i) / t

a = (v_f^2 - v_i^2) / (2 * d)

a = v_f / t

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the displacement used in the acceleration calculation?

60 meters

90 meters

70 meters

80 meters

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the calculated acceleration compare to Earth's gravitational acceleration?

It is twice Earth's gravity

It is more than three times Earth's gravity

It is equal to Earth's gravity

It is less than Earth's gravity

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the calculated acceleration of the plane in meters per second squared?

40 m/s²

33 m/s²

25 m/s²

20 m/s²

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