Question 800884: An object is dropped from a helicopter. Find the distance the object has fallen when its speed reaches 400ft/s. Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! An object is dropped from a helicopter. Find the distance the object has fallen when its speed reaches 400ft/s.
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v = at
400 = 32t
t = 12.5 seconds
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s = at^2/2
= 32*12.5^2/2
= 2500 feet
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I once dropped a chicken from an helicopter at 3000 feet.
