Calculate the speed of the packet

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Homework Statement



While the aircraft is flying horizontally at a speed of 35 m s–1 (600m above the ground), a packet is dropped from it.

Calculate the speed of the packet when it reaches the ground (include a vector diagram).


Homework Equations




v=d/t this is the only formula I know when solving speed/velocity

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You know the equations of a parabolic motion?Use H=(u^2sin^2@)/2g to find g,you know H=600 and angle made(@)=90 then find t=(usin@)/g to find t.use v=u+at to find speed,v.It has been long I've done this so you might want to ...