Question

A hot air balloon is moving at a speed of 10 meters/second in the +x direction. The balloonist throws a brass ball with a velocity of -2

meters/second with respect to himself. If the ball lands after 20 seconds, about how far does it land horizontally from the point at which it was
released?
OA 98 meters
OB. 160 meters
OC. 196 meters
OD. 420 meters

Answer 1

160 meters

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

160 meters

Relative of speed Vr = 10 -2 = 8 m/s (horizontal speed)

20 sec * 8 m/s = 160 m since ball travels 20 sec