An airplane releases a ball as it flies parallel to the ground at a height of h= 285 m as shown in the figure. If the ball lands on the ground a horizontal distance equal to the height h from the release point, calculate the speed u of the plane. Neglect any effects due to air resistance, and use g = 9.81 m/s² for the acceleration due to gravity.

An airplane releases a ball as it flies parallel to the ground at a height of h= 285 m as shown in the figure. If the ball lands on the ground a horizontal distance equal to the height h from the release point, calculate the speed u of the plane. Neglect any effects due to air resistance, and use g = 9.81 m/s² for the acceleration due to gravity.

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Chapter6: Applications Of Newton's Laws

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