A Package Falls Off a Truck That Is Moving at 30

question 2

Multiple Choice

A package falls off a truck that is moving at 30 m/s.Neglecting air resistance,the horizontal speed of the package just before it hits the ground is

• A)zero.
• B)less than 30 m/s but larger than zero.
• C)about 30 m/s.
• D)more than 30 m/s.
• E)More information is needed for an estimate.

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