FYKOS Year 35 Series 6 Problem 1 — Superman in action · FYKOS 35 #35.6.1

Physics · mechanics

Problem

Lex Luthor kidnapped Lois Lane and threw her off the plane at altitude

h

. Superman follows her and catches her at some unknown altitude. Suppose that the maximum acceleration Lois can survive is

10\,g

. What is the lowest altitude at which can Superman catch Lois to save her?