PhysicsMotionJAMB
A parcel is released from a helicopter flying horizontally at 25 m/s, 45 m above level ground. How far ahead of the release point does it land? [g = 10 m/s², ignore air resistance]
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Answer: A. 75 m
45 = 5t² gives t = 3 s; horizontal distance = 25 × 3 = 75 m.
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