Question

Let's say that we have a pilot that is dropping a package from a plane that is flying horizontally at a constant speed. If we neglect air resistance when the package hits the ground what would be the horizontal location of the package with respect to the plane?

Answer 1

Answer:

The package will be directly below the location of the plane.

Explanation:

Look up projectile motion for more information. The horizontal speed of the package is separate from the vertical speed of the package. The vertical speed of the falling package will be based on the rate of acceleration and the height of the package when dropped. The horizontal speed of the package will be the same as the plane so the package will remain directly below the plane the entire time until the package hits the ground.