Small-plane pilots regularly compete in "message drop" competitions, dropping heavy weights (for which air resistance ca
Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2022 8:16 pm
Small-plane pilots regularly compete in "message drop" competitions, dropping heavy weights (for which air resistance can be ignored) from their low-flying planes and scoring points for having the weights land close to a target. A plane 60 m above the ground is flying directly toward a target at 40 m/s Part A At what distance from the target should the pilot drop the weight? Express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units. 1 UÁ ← Ċ ? Value Units Screenshot Request Answer Part B The pilot looks down at the weight after she drops it. Where is the plane located at the instant the weight hits the ground? O directly over the target O past the target O not yet over the target not enough information to determine Submit