A paratrooper jumps from an airplane traveling 120 km/hr at a height of 400 meters?
If his parachute must open 200 meters above the ground, how long does he have for the chute to open?

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A paratrooper jumps from an airplane traveling 120 km/hr at a height  of 400 meters?
If his parachute must open 200 meters above the ground, how long does he have for the chute to open?

samsan9 · Answer

@fateal

fateal · Answer

lel my sis had a similar problem like this yesterday....so umm the answer must be half :/ i mean he have to open it half way.... so umm do u have any formla for it? that will help allot

samsan9 · Answer

well the formula for time i use is t=d/v

samsan9 · Answer

distance over velocity

fateal · Answer

so its going to be T= 400/200? or T= 400/120?
sorry i havent took math for 2 years...just find out the answer for both then check ur choices?

samsan9 · Answer

alright thank you so much

samsan9 · Answer

i think i have to divide both but ill check tomorrow

fateal · Answer

anytime ^^ sorry couldnt help that much...just do it n ya check tomorrow...goo luck :)