Problem 6: An airplane takes off and flies upward at an angle of 23° with a constant speed of 256 m/s. While the plane is flying upward, a piece of the engine falls off when the plane reaches a height of 880 m. (While not part of the problem, assume the plane eventually lands safely.) Part (a) How long does it take the piece of the engine to reach the ground? Give your answer in seconds. Numeric : A numeric value is expected and not an expression. t = Part (b) What is the horizontal distance covered by the piece of the engine before it lands? Give your answer in meters. Numeric : A numeric value is expected and not an expression. d =

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Problem 6: An airplane takes off and flies upward at an angle of 23° with a constant speed of 256 m/s. While
the plane is flying upward, a piece of the engine falls off when the plane reaches a height of 880 m. (While not
part of the problem, assume the plane eventually lands safely.)
Part (a) How long does it take the piece of the engine to reach the ground? Give your answer in seconds.
Numeric : A numeric value is expected and not an expression.
t =
Part (b) What is the horizontal distance covered by the piece of the engine before it lands? Give your answer in meters.
Numeric : A numeric value is expected and not an expression.
d =
Transcribed Image Text:Problem 6: An airplane takes off and flies upward at an angle of 23° with a constant speed of 256 m/s. While the plane is flying upward, a piece of the engine falls off when the plane reaches a height of 880 m. (While not part of the problem, assume the plane eventually lands safely.) Part (a) How long does it take the piece of the engine to reach the ground? Give your answer in seconds. Numeric : A numeric value is expected and not an expression. t = Part (b) What is the horizontal distance covered by the piece of the engine before it lands? Give your answer in meters. Numeric : A numeric value is expected and not an expression. d =
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