Answer to Question #157448 in Mechanics | Relativity for Sage Topaz

Question

Each of the four engines of a DC airplane develops 7500 horse power when the cruising speed is 240 m/s. How much thrust does each engine produce under these circumstances?

Answer 1

Answer

each engine the thrust is (1HP =745.7 W) given by

$F=\frac{P}{v}=\frac{7500\times746}{240}=23313N$