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A parachute is dropping at the rate of 12 m/s. How long will it take to land if it is 432 meters from the ground

College Physics

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305952300

Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Chapter1: Units, Trigonometry. And Vectors

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1CQ: Estimate the order of magnitude of the length, in meters, of each of the following; (a) a mouse, (b)...

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A parachute is dropping at the rate of 12 m/s. How long will it take to land if it is 432 meters from the ground?

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Step 1

speed = s = 12 m/s

velocity = v = 12 m/s (-y direction)

height = h = 432 m

acceleration = a= g = 9.8 m/s² (-y direction )

time required =T=??

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