Chapter 6: Problem 134
A catapult launcher on aircraft carrier accelerates a jet from rest to \(72 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}\). The work done by the catapult during the launch is \(7.6 \times 10^{7} \mathrm{~J}\). (a) What is the mass of the jet? (b) If the jet is in contact with the catapult for \(2.0 \mathrm{~s}\), what is the power output of the catapult?
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