katie_alsteen
Sep12-09, 03:32 PM
1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data
A plane is flying horizontally with speed 148 m/s at a height 4510 m above the ground, when a package is dropped from the plane. The acceleration is 9.8 m/s^2. Neglecting air resistance, when the package hits the ground, the plane will be.... ahead, directly above, or behind the package?
2. Relevant equations
v^2 = vi^2 + .5ax
3. The attempt at a solution
I tried to break it into x and y components, and solve for x in the horizontal direction, but I am really confused. Please help.
A plane is flying horizontally with speed 148 m/s at a height 4510 m above the ground, when a package is dropped from the plane. The acceleration is 9.8 m/s^2. Neglecting air resistance, when the package hits the ground, the plane will be.... ahead, directly above, or behind the package?
2. Relevant equations
v^2 = vi^2 + .5ax
3. The attempt at a solution
I tried to break it into x and y components, and solve for x in the horizontal direction, but I am really confused. Please help.