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Homework Statement
if an object is thrown vertically downwards from an airplane moving horizontally with constant velocity would the object fall in a straight line or in a parabolic path
Homework Equations
The Attempt at a Solution
I know it is supposed to fall in a parabolic path because of Newtons first law and it should have the horizontal velocity of the airplane but when I do it with projectile equations
when measured from the horizon theta = 90
vx1=vcos90 = v*0=0
vy1=vcos0 =v
ax1=0
ay1=g
so there is no acceleration or velocity in x so it is supposed to be free fall
so why does the formula for the projectile motion contradict what happens truly?