A Helicopter Is Traveling at 40 M/s at a Constant

question 21

Multiple Choice

A helicopter is traveling at 40 m/s at a constant altitude of 100 m over a level field.If a wheel falls off the helicopter,with what speed will it hit the ground? (g = 9.8 m/s² and air resistance negligible)

• A)40 m/s
• B)50 m/s
• C)60 m/s
• D)70 m/s

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Definitions:

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Bartlett

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