Will the Stone Catch the Parachute Before Hitting the Ground?

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The discussion revolves around a physics problem involving a parachute and a stone dropped from a 30.0 m high cliff. The parachute descends at a constant velocity of 1.20 m/s, taking 25 seconds to reach the ground, while the stone is dropped 20 seconds after the parachute. By calculating the time it takes for the stone to fall and comparing it to the parachute's descent, it is determined that the stone will not catch the parachute before it hits the ground. The calculations involve using the equations of motion and the constant velocity of the parachute to establish the timing of both objects. Ultimately, the stone falls faster but is delayed in its drop, confirming it does not intercept the parachute.
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A small parachute dropped from a 30.0 m high cliff falls with a constant velocity of 1.20 m/s. 20.0 s after the parachute is dropped, a stone is dropped from the cliff. Will the stone catch up with the parachute before it reaches the ground? (Include numerical proof!)
 
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first this is introductory physics, second show work done and perhaps some formulas that you are aware of. This answer also fits your second post..
 

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