A Care Package Is Dropped from Rest from a Helicopter

question 4

Multiple Choice

A care package is dropped from rest from a helicopter hovering 25 m above the ground.What is the speed of the package just before it reaches the ground? Neglect air resistance.

• A)22 m/s
• B)16 m/s
• C)12 m/s
• D)8.0 m/s
• E)5.0 m/s

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