Answer to Question #182529 in Physics for ROLDAN DAVID BALUYUT

Question

In order to take off, a 747 jetliner must reach a takeoff speed of approximately 95.0 m/s. If a 747 accelerates from rest with uniform acceleration of 2.20 m/s², what minimum lenght of runway is required for takeoff?

Answer 1

The minimum length of runway required for takeoff is

$$d=\frac{v^2}{2a}=2051\text{ m}$$