Find Distance: Skydiver Jumping from 36000m in Stratosphere

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In summary, the sky diver jumps from a height of 36000 m and the wind is blowing at 15 km/h from the North. It is not necessary to consider the wind until the sky diver reaches the troposphere at 15000 m. The wind speed at all heights is assumed to be the same.
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Homework Statement


A sky diver jumps off a plane from a height of 36000 m (which is in the stratosphere). The wind is blowing at a rate of 15 km/h from the North. How far will the sky diver be from the point directly beneath him on Earth from when he jumped?

Homework Equations


a=v*t, v=s/t, Sin A/a = Sin B/b

The Attempt at a Solution


I have no idea how to factor in the wind. Should I even be considering the wind until the skydiver reaches the troposphere, which is at 15000 m?
 
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Well, the wind is moving the air the sky diver falls through. Does this affect the motion of the sky diver or not? (Hint: think about something light, like a piece of paper or a balloon.)

As for the other question, you are probably expected to use the same wind speed at all heights. That's based more on experience with how these problems usually turn out to be, than on what's the more physical scenario though.
 

1. How high is the jump from the stratosphere?

The jump from the stratosphere is at a height of 36000m or 36km.

2. How long does it take for the skydiver to reach the ground?

The duration of the jump depends on various factors such as air resistance, wind speed, and body position. Generally, it takes around 4-5 minutes for the skydiver to reach the ground.

3. What is the maximum speed reached during the jump?

The maximum speed reached by the skydiver during the jump can vary depending on the factors mentioned above. However, in most cases, the maximum speed can reach up to 1200 km/h or 745 mph.

4. How does the skydiver slow down and land safely?

As the skydiver falls through the atmosphere, air resistance will increase, slowing down the speed. Additionally, the skydiver will deploy a parachute once they reach a certain altitude, which will further slow them down and allow for a safe landing.

5. What equipment does the skydiver use for the jump?

The skydiver will use specialized equipment, including a spacesuit, oxygen tanks, a parachute, and a communication system with the ground team. They may also use a drogue parachute to stabilize their freefall and a GPS system to track their location and altitude.

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