A commercial jet has a mass of 5000 kg. During takeoff the thrust of its engine is 10,000 N, producing an acceleration of

A) 0.5 m/s2.
B) 1 m/s2.
C) 2 m/s2.
D) 4 m/s2.
E) none of the above


Answer: C

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