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A beginner in a Physics course is seeking help with three specific problems involving average acceleration during a car collision, the height of a cliff from which a stone is dropped, and the time it takes for a package to reach the ground after being dropped from a helicopter. Forum rules require users to demonstrate their attempts at solving the problems before receiving assistance to enhance the learning process. The community encourages sharing any progress made and identifying specific areas of confusion. This approach aims to foster understanding rather than simply providing answers. Engaging with the material is essential for effective learning in physics.
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Hello, I just started a Physics course last week and unfortunatly I am stuck with a teacher that can't teach :rolleyes: So , I have come across a few questions that I need help in.


1. A car traveling at 90km/h strikes a tree. The front end of the car compresses and the driver comes to rest after traveling 0.80m . What was the average acceleration od th driver during the collision?

2. A stone dropped from the top of a cliff. It is seen to hit the ground below after 3.50seconds. How high is the cliff?

3. A heliocopter is ascending vertically with a speed of 5.50m/s . At a hight of 105m above the Earth, a package is dropped from a window. How much time does it take for the package to reach the ground?

Thank you in advance. :smile:
 
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