A Pilot Drops a Package from a Plane Flying Horizontally

question 181

Multiple Choice

A pilot drops a package from a plane flying horizontally at a constant speed. Neglecting air resistance, when the package hits the ground the horizontal location of the plane will

• A) be behind the package.
• B) be directly over the package.
• C) depend on the speed of the plane when the package was released.
• D) be in front of the package.

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