Answer to Question #131007 in Mechanics | Relativity for Juanita Darkwa

Question

An object is to be dropped from an aeroplane so as to hit a target on the ground. If the aeroplane is travelling horizontally at 80m/s at a height of 2000m. Calculate
(a)the position of the aeroplane when the object is released.
(b)the time for the object to hit the target from the instant of release.

Answer 1

a)

$$x=vt=(80)(20)=1600\ m$$

b)

$$t=\sqrt{\frac{2h}{g}}=\sqrt{\frac{2(2000)}{9.8}}=20\ s$$