A parachutist descending at a speed of 10 m/s loses a shoe at an altitude of 50.0 m.
a. Sketch a velocity time graph of the motion of the parachutist and the shoe.
b. When does the shoe reach the ground?
c. What is the velocity of the shoe just before it hits the ground.

Show work clearly and please explain steps taken to solve the problem.

Question

A parachutist descending at a speed of 10 m/s loses a shoe at an altitude of 50.0 m. 
a. Sketch a velocity time graph of the motion of the parachutist and the shoe. 
b. When does the shoe reach the ground?
c. What is the velocity of the shoe just before it hits the ground.

Show work clearly and please explain steps taken to solve the problem.

anonymous · Answer

We know acceleration which is -9.8 
m/s/s we know the parachute velocity and the velocity at Va, as well as the displacement. I just can't seem to find the answer please help.