A package is dropped from the plane which is flying with a constant horizontal velocity of vA = 165 ft/s . Suppose that h = 1550 ft . (Figure 1)   Part D) Determine the normal component of acceleration just before it strikes the ground at B. Express your answer to three significant figures and include the appropriate units. Part E) Determine the tangential component of acceleration just before it strikes the ground at B. Express your answer to three significant figures and include the appropriate units. Part F) Determine the radius of curvature of the path of motion just before it strikes the ground at B. Express your answer to three significant figures and include the appropriate units.

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A package is dropped from the plane which is flying with a constant horizontal velocity of vA = 165 ft/s . Suppose that h = 1550 ft . (Figure 1)

 

Part D)

Determine the normal component of acceleration just before it strikes the ground at B.
Express your answer to three significant figures and include the appropriate units.

Part E)

Determine the tangential component of acceleration just before it strikes the ground at B.
Express your answer to three significant figures and include the appropriate units.

Part F)

Determine the radius of curvature of the path of motion just before it strikes the ground at B.
Express your answer to three significant figures and include the appropriate units.

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