A package is dropped from a helicopter that is moving upward at ...

[luminitza]

A package is dropped from a helicopter that is moving upward at 15m/s If it takes 8.0s before the package strikes the ground, how high above the ground was the package when it was released? Neglect air resistance.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What similarity did Isaac Newton perceive between a falling apple and the moon?
 
  A) The velocities of both are directed toward Earth's center.
  B) Both have a velocities and accelerations directed toward Earth's center.
  C) Both have accelerations directed toward Earth's center, although the forces on them are in different directions.
  D) Both have forces on them toward Earth's center, and accelerations directed toward Earth's center.
  E) Both have forces on them toward Earth's center, but their accelerations are in different directions.

[Pswine]

Answer to Question 1

190 m

Answer to Question 2

D

[luminitza]

Great answer, keep it coming

[vickyvicksss]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it