Where Will the Plane Be When the Package Hits the Ground?

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When a pilot drops a package from a horizontally flying plane, the package maintains the same horizontal velocity as the plane due to the absence of air resistance. Consequently, when the package hits the ground, the plane will be directly over the package. The logic is sound, as both the plane and the package share the same speed and direction during the fall. Therefore, the correct answer to the question is that the plane will be over the package when it lands. This scenario illustrates the principles of projectile motion in a vacuum.
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Homework Statement


A pilot drops a package from a plane, flying horizontally at a constant speed. Neglecting air resistance, when the package hits the ground, the horizontal location of the plane will
A. Be in front of the package
B. Be over the package
C. Be behind the package
D. Depend on the speed of the plane when the package was released


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The Attempt at a Solution


I believe the answer is B. My thinking was: Since the plane is flying at a constant speed, the X component of velocity is the same throughout the flight. If the package is dropped from the plane, the X component of velocity will be the same for the package as it falls (since air resistance is neglected) so the only difference is the height. The plane should be directly over the package when it finally reaches the ground.
Is this correct? I am not flawed in my logic, am I?
 
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Yes, you're right. That's exactly what would happen without air resistance; the plane and the package will have the exact same velocity during the time the package falls, same speed and same direction.
 
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