A Pilot Drops a Package from a Plane Flying Horizontally

question 156

Multiple Choice

A pilot drops a package from a plane flying horizontally at a constant speed.Neglecting effects of air,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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Definitions:

Corpus Albicans

A regressed form of the corpus luteum, which is a temporary endocrine structure in female ovaries.

Perineum

The region of the body between the anus and the genitals, encompassing the pelvic floor and associated structures.

Mons Pubis

The rounded mass of fatty tissue lying over the joint of the pubic bones, especially prominent in women.

Labia Minora

The inner folds of the vulva, situated within the labia majora, playing a protective role for the vaginal and urethral openings.