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A pilot wants to drop a bomb on a target. His plane is traveling at a speed of 166 m/s horizontallly and is at an altitude of 762.5 meters . How far in front of the target should he let go of the bomb to ensure succes?

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Answer:

2070 m

Step-by-step explanation:

Find the time to fall from d= 762.5 m to the ground :

d = 1/2 a t^2 shows t = 12.5 s

Horizontal distance = 166 m/s * 15.5 s = 2069.7 m =~2070 m

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