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Gravity and motion — Question 131

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QUESTION 131 (5 marks)

A drone moves with horizontal velocity components 6.0 m s−16.0\,\mathrm{m}\,\mathrm{s}^{-1} east and 8.0 m s−18.0\,\mathrm{m}\,\mathrm{s}^{-1} north before releasing a package from a height of 45 m45\,\mathrm{m}. Neglect air resistance.
Original diagram for Physics Paper 2 question 01
a)
Find the magnitude and bearing of the horizontal velocity.
[2 marks]
b)
Find the fall time.
[1 mark]
c)
Find the horizontal displacement magnitude before impact.
[2 marks]
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