A small plane, flying at 180 kph at an altitude of 240 m, is to drop an inflatable raft ti flood victims stranded on a flat roof. How far from the roof should the pilot release the package so that it will land on the roof?

A small plane, flying at 180 kph at an altitude of 240 m, is to drop an inflatable raft ti flood victims stranded on a flat roof. How far from the roof should the pilot release the package so that it will land on the roof?

University Physics Volume 1

18th Edition

ISBN:9781938168277

Author:William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny

Publisher:William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny

Chapter8: Potential Energy And Conservation Of Energy

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 8CQ: A bottle rocket is shot straight up in the air with a speed 30 m/s. if the air resistance is...

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