A pilot drops a package from a plane flying horizontally at a constant speed. Neglecting air resistance, when the package hits the ground the horizontal location of the plane will

A) be behind the package.

B) be directly over the package.

C) be in front of the package.

D) depend on the speed of the plane when the package was released.

1 answer

C) be in front of the package.

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