A helicopter is ascending vertically with a speed of 5.66m/s. At a height of 106m above the Earth, a package is dropped from the helicopter. How much time does it take the package the package to reach the ground? (Ignore air resistance)

Question

I would like to know what my givens are and what formula(s) to use. Thank you.

Answer 1

h = 4.9t^2 - 5.66t = 106
h = 4.9t^2 -5.66t - 106 = 0
Use Quadratic Formula.
t = 5.264 s.