Solve Velocity Problem: Drone Drops Bomb from 3500 ft

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The problem involves a drone dropping a bomb from a height of 3500 feet, with the bomb traveling 875 feet horizontally during its descent. The inquiry focuses on determining the velocity of both the drone and the bomb at the moment of the drop, with a specified direction of 0 degrees.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

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  • Participants discuss relevant equations and the types of motions involved in the problem, with some expressing uncertainty about how to approach the calculations. There is mention of applying knowledge of projectile motion and considering both vertical and horizontal components.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants providing guidance on relevant equations and encouraging the original poster to consider the different types of motion involved. There is no explicit consensus yet, but some productive direction is being explored.

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The original poster indicates a lack of prior work or attempts, expressing uncertainty about how to proceed with the problem. This may reflect constraints related to understanding the concepts of projectile motion and the specific details of the problem setup.

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Homework Statement


A drone drops a bomb from a height of 3500 ft. The bomb travels 875 feet horizontally while it drops. What is the velocity of the drone and the bomb at the time of the drop? Direction is 0 degrees.

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*sigh* I'm afraid I don't have any work to submit with this one; I just can't seem to figure out how to work this problem... I've re-read it multiple times, and I'm uncertain how to go about doing it. I've looked at a similar type of problem, though the data included speed; this, I'm unsure how to work.
 
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You should at least be able to write down some relevant equations. What type of motions are involved?
 
I'm thinking the equation to use may be Δx=volt+½at^2
 
fandomgeek_394 said:
I'm thinking the equation to use may be Δx=volt+½at^2
Sure, that's a start.

You have both vertical and horizontal motion involved. Apply your knowledge of projectile motion and use that equation appropriately for both.
 

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