Physics

Physics

Problem

A rescue helicopter flies horizontally with a speed of 40 m/s40\,\text{m/s} at an altitude of 80 m80\,\text{m} above the peak of a mountain. The mountain side slopes down at 45∘45^{\circ}. A relief package is dropped exactly when the helicopter is over the peak. Find the time it takes for the package to strike the mountain slope.

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