Asked by HiMyNameIsRandy
An airplane with a mass of 1.20x10^4 kg tows a glider with a mass of 0.60x10^4 kg. if the airplane propellers provide a net forward thrust of 3.60x10^4, what is the acceleration of the glider?
I'm thinking that I should add the masses and then solve using the equation Fn=ma
leading to the answer 2m/s^2
Any thoughts? Thank you!
I'm thinking that I should add the masses and then solve using the equation Fn=ma
leading to the answer 2m/s^2
Any thoughts? Thank you!
Answers
Answered by
HiMyNameIsRandy
Maybe I shouldn't add the masses and just take the glider's mass? leading to 6m/s^2? I am a bit unsure. Please help!
Answered by
Damon
You had it right. If the tow line does not stretch, they accelerate together. Add masses
Answered by
A GOODSTUDENT
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