An Alaskan rescue plane traveling 46 m/s drops a package of emergency rations from a height of 101 m to a stranded party of explorers. The acceleration of gravity is 9.8 m/s^2. Where does the package strike the ground relative to the point directly below where it was released? Answer in units of m.

The package strikes 207 m at the ground relative to the point.

Explanation:

Given that,

Speed = 46 m/s

Height = 101 m

Acceleration = 9.8 m/s²

We need to calculate the time

Using equation of motion

Put the value in the equation

We need to calculate the distance where the package strikes

Using formula of distance

Put the value into the formula

Hence, The package strikes 207 m at the ground relative to the point.