How to find horizontal distance

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In summary, the problem involves a plane flying at a speed of 246 m/s with a package dropped from a height of 4130 m. The acceleration of gravity is 9.8 m/s2 and air resistance is neglected. The plane will be directly above the package when it hits the ground. A second package is thrown downward with a vertical speed of 65 m/s. The total velocity of the package at the moment it is thrown can be found by an observer on the ground. The horizontal distance traveled by the package can also be determined.
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A plane is flying horizontally with speed 246 m/s at a height 4130 m above the ground, when a package is dropped from the plane.
The acceleration of gravity is 9.8 m/s2 .
Neglecting air resistance, when the package hits the ground, the plane will be.
3. directly above the package.
A second package is thrown downward from the plane with a vertical speed v1 = 65 m/s. What is the magnitude of the total velocity of the package at the moment it is thrown as seen by an observer on the ground? Answer in units of m/s.
What horizontal distance is traveled by this package? Answer in units of m.
 
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Hi haokayla! Welcome to PF! :smile:

Show us what you've tried, and where you're stuck, and then we'll know how to help. :smile:
 

1. What is horizontal distance?

Horizontal distance is the distance between two points measured along a horizontal plane. It is the straight line distance between two points when viewed from above, ignoring any elevation changes.

2. How do you calculate horizontal distance?

To calculate horizontal distance, you will need to know the coordinates of two points. Then, you can use the distance formula (d = √[(x2 - x1)^2 + (y2 - y1)^2]) to find the straight line distance between the two points.

3. Why is horizontal distance important in science?

Horizontal distance is important in science because it allows us to accurately measure the distance between two points on a flat surface. This is essential in many scientific fields such as geography, surveying, and physics.

4. How is horizontal distance different from vertical distance?

Horizontal distance is measured along a horizontal plane, while vertical distance is measured along a vertical plane. This means that horizontal distance ignores any elevation changes, while vertical distance takes them into account.

5. Can horizontal distance be negative?

No, horizontal distance cannot be negative. It is always a positive value representing the straight line distance between two points. If the two points are in opposite directions, the distance would be measured as a negative vertical distance instead.

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