Seed Dropped by a Bird#
A bird gliding at a constant 3 \(m/s\) drops an apple seed from its beak.
Part 1#
Assuming air resistance is negligible and that the bird maintains its velocity, when the seed hits the ground the bird is:
Answer Section#
directly overhead.
well in front of the seed.
well behind the seed.
Part 2#
Is the final speed of the seed bigger or smaller than the bird’s speed just before the seed hits the ground? Explain your answer.
Answer Section#
The final speed of the seed is bigger than the bird’s speed because despite having the same horizontal velocity component as that of the bird, it also has a large vertical component.
The final speed of the seed is smaller than the bird’s speed because the bird is no longer pulling it.
The final speed of the seed is the same as the bird’s speed.
The final speed of the seed is smaller than the bird’s speed because the bird maintains its horizontal speed.
Attribution#
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