Question

An 1800 kg helicopter rises with an upward acceleration of 2.0 m/s?. What lifting force is supplied by its rotating blades?

Answer 1

Answer:

Lifting force, F = 21240 N

Explanation:

It is given that,

Mass of the helicopter, m = 1800 kg

It rises with an upward acceleration of 2 m/s². We need to find the lifting force  supplied by its rotating blades. It is given by :

F = mg + ma

Where

mg is its weight

and "ma" is an additional acceleration when it is moving upwards.

So, $F=1800\ kg(9.8\ m/s^2+2\ m/s^2)$

F = 21240 N

So, the lifting force supplied by its rotating blades is 21240 N. Hence, this is the required solution.