Question

A parachutist's rate during a free fall reaches 162 kilometers per hour. What is this rate in meters per second? At this rate, how many meters will the parachutist fall during 15 seconds of free fall? Do not round your answers.

Answer 1

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Explanation:

Using 162 km = 162000m and 1 hour = 3600 s

162000 m / 3600s = 45 m/s

At constant 45 m/s :

rate * time = distance

45 m/s * 15 s = 675 m in 15 seconds