Question

How much force is needed to accelerate a 9760 kg airplane at a rate of 4.6 m/s^2

Answer 1

assuming air resistance / friction is negligable:

force = mass × acceleration

f = m × a
f = 9760 × 4.6
f = 44896N

f= 45kN (2 sig fig)

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