A small plane flying at 180 kph at an altitude of 240m, is to drop an inflatable raft to 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 240m, is to drop an inflatable raft to 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?

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Chapter4: Motion In Two And Three Dimensions

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