A jumbo jet of mass 100,000 kg during takeoff experience a thrust for each of its four engines of 50,000 N,producing an acceleration of A)0.5 m/s². B)1 m/s². C)2 m/s². D)4 m/s². E)none of the above

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The total thrust produced during takeoff is 50,000 N x 4 engines = 200,000 N. Using Newton's second law, force = mass x acceleration, we can calculate the acceleration experienced by the jumbo jet:
200,000 N = 100,000 kg x acceleration
acceleration = 2 m/s^2

A Jumbo Jet of Mass 100,000 Kg During Takeoff Experience