Time it takes to hit the ground

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In summary, to determine how long it takes for the package to hit the ground, we can use the equation X=1/2 at^2 +Vt to calculate the total time it takes for the package to drop from the initial height of 500 meters. We can then add this time to the time it took for the package to reach the initial height of 500 meters, giving us the total time it takes for the package to hit the ground.
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Homework Statement


A hellicopter traveling upward at 69 m/s drops a package from a height of 500 meters. To the nearest second how long does it take to hit the ground?


Homework Equations


possibly displacement??
v= 69
x=500
a=9.8
t=??


The Attempt at a Solution


do i use
X=1/2 at^2 +Vt ??
 
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SunKissedGal1 said:

Homework Statement


A hellicopter traveling upward at 69 m/s drops a package from a height of 500 meters. To the nearest second how long does it take to hit the ground?


Homework Equations


possibly displacement??
v= 69
x=500
a=9.8
t=??


The Attempt at a Solution


do i use
X=1/2 at^2 +Vt ??

That'd work out just fine.
 
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SunKissedGal1 said:

Homework Statement


A hellicopter traveling upward at 69 m/s drops a package from a height of 500 meters. To the nearest second how long does it take to hit the ground?


Homework Equations


possibly displacement??
v= 69
x=500
a=9.8
t=??


The Attempt at a Solution


do i use
X=1/2 at^2 +Vt ??

Figure how high the package goes after being released and then figure how long it takes to drop the total distance and add that to the time it took to go up from 500 and that will be your total time.
 

1. How is the time it takes to hit the ground calculated?

The time it takes to hit the ground can be calculated using the equation t = √(2h/g), where t is the time in seconds, h is the height in meters, and g is the acceleration due to gravity (9.8 m/s²).

2. Does the mass of an object affect the time it takes to hit the ground?

No, the mass of an object does not affect the time it takes to hit the ground. This is because the acceleration due to gravity is constant for all objects, regardless of their mass.

3. How does air resistance affect the time it takes to hit the ground?

Air resistance can affect the time it takes to hit the ground by slowing down the object's descent. This is because air resistance creates a force that opposes the object's motion, causing it to take longer to reach the ground.

4. Is the time it takes to hit the ground different on different planets?

Yes, the time it takes to hit the ground can be different on different planets. This is because the acceleration due to gravity is different on each planet, depending on its mass and radius.

5. How can the time it takes to hit the ground be affected by the initial velocity?

The initial velocity can affect the time it takes to hit the ground by increasing or decreasing the object's speed. This can result in a shorter or longer time to reach the ground, depending on the direction and magnitude of the initial velocity.

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