An aircraft has a drag force applied to it of 2 kN as it flies at a velocity of 200 m/s. What power is required from the engine to overcome this drag?

Question

An aircraft has a drag force applied to it of 2 kN as it flies at a velocity of 200 m/s. What power is required from the engine to overcome this drag?
Group of answer choices

2,000 W

40,000 kW

4 kW

400 kW

Anonymous · Answer

power = force * velocity = 2*10*3 * 200 = 400 *10^3 Watts = 400 kW