A swan on a lake gets airborne by flapping its wings and running on to

Joyce Smith

Joyce Smith

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2021-12-16

A swan on a lake gets airborne by flapping its wings and running on top of the water. (a) If the swan must reach a velocity of 6.00 m/s to take off and it accelerates from rest at an average rate of 0.35 ms2, how far will it travel before becoming airborne? (b) How long does this take?

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Papilys3q

Papilys3q

Beginner2021-12-17Added 34 answers

Given:
vi=0 ms
a=0.35 ms2
vf=6 ms
Required:
a) x=?
b) t=?
a) According to kinematic equation and given information conclude that
x=vf2vi22a=(6)22×0.35=51.4 m
b) According to kinematic equation and given information conclude that
t=vfvia=60.35=17.1 s

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