Help! I Need a Problem Involving Free Fall & Relative Velocity!

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A problem involving free fall and relative velocity can be created using two skydivers, where one jumps from a plane a few seconds before the other. The first skydiver's velocity can be calculated from the pilot's inertial frame, while the second skydiver can observe this speed from their own perspective. This scenario highlights the differences in perceived velocities as both skydivers approach terminal velocity. The exponential nature of their velocities adds complexity to the problem. This setup effectively combines concepts of free fall and relative motion in a practical context.
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I have to make up or find a problem that invovles free fall velocity AND relative velocity! Can anyone find/make up a problem for that? HELP!
 
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Why not make a problem with two skydivers, where one jumps out of the plane a couple seconds ahead of another. Their velocities will function exponentially until terminal velocity, and you can give the speed of the first skydiver from the pilots perspective assuming his frame is inertial, then ask for the same speed as perceived by the second skydiver.
 
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