153.5 km/h 10° A helicopter is flying with a constant horizontal velocity of 153.5 km/h and is directly above Point A when a loose part begins to fall. The part lands 8.50 s later at Point B on an inclined surface. Determine (a) the distance d between Points A and B, (b) the initial height h.

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153.5 km/h
10°
A helicopter is flying with a constant horizontal
velocity of 153.5 km/h and is directly above
Point A when a loose part begins to fall. The
part lands 8.50 s later at Point B on an inclined
surface.
Determine
(a) the distance d between Points A and B,
(b) the initial height h.
Transcribed Image Text:153.5 km/h 10° A helicopter is flying with a constant horizontal velocity of 153.5 km/h and is directly above Point A when a loose part begins to fall. The part lands 8.50 s later at Point B on an inclined surface. Determine (a) the distance d between Points A and B, (b) the initial height h.
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