PHYSICS · Multi-part · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Force and Translational Dynamics · Force and Translational Dynamics
Problem
While hovering, a toy drone of mass 0.50kg produces an upward thrust exactly equal to its weight. Suddenly a steady horizontal wind begins to exert a constant 1.2N force on the drone. Assume the upward thrust remains unchanged and that vertical air resistance is negligible.
(a) Determine the horizontal acceleration of the drone immediately after the wind begins.
(b) Determine the vertical acceleration of the drone immediately after the wind begins.
(c) After 2.0s of exposure to the wind, calculate the horizontal component of the drone’s velocity, assuming it was initially zero.