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Old 30th May 2013, 11:18
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eckhard
 
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As KE = 1/2m x vsquared, take half of the weight (mass) for each aircraft and multiply by the square of the speed.

Make sure to use SI units: kgs for mass and metres per second for speed.

Good luck!
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