A Pilot Drops a Package from a Plane Flying Horizontally

question 33

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)be in front of the package.
• D)depend on the speed of the plane when the package was released.

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