Question

A helicopter 7.60 m above the ground and descending at 3.90 m/s drops a package from rest (relative to the helicopter). We have chosen the positive positive direction to be upward. The package falls freely.

1. Just as it hits the ground, find the y-component of the velocity of the package relative to the helicopter. Express your answer in meters per second.

2. Just as it hits the ground, find the y-component of the velocity of the helicopter relative to the package. Express your answer in meters per second.

Answer 1