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Read the real-world situation and substitute in values for the projectile motion formula. Then solve the resulting quadratic equ
ation by factoring to answer the question. An airplane pilot jumps out of an airplane and has an initial velocity of 60 feet per second downwards. How long does it take to fall from 1000 feet to 900 feet before the parachute opens? The pilot falls for seconds before the parachute opens.
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Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
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Required
Length ML
First, calculate x using the following equivalent ratios
Express as fraction
Cross Multiply
Substitute values:
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Collect like terms
Using a calculator:
and
Given that:
Substitute values for x
ML cannot be negative; So:
