An airplane makes a gradual 90-degree turn while flying at a constant speed of 200 m/s. The process takes 20.0 seconds to complete. What is the acceleration of the plane?
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Since the plane is making a 90-degree turn, the final velocity is perpendicular to the initial velocity. The magnitude of the change in velocity is therefore the same as the magnitude of the initial velocity, which is 200 m/s. Show more…
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