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When a parachutist jumps from an aeroplane
PHYSICS · Subjective · CBSE · Physics · Gravitation · Gravitation
Problem
When a parachutist jumps from an aeroplane, he hits the ground with a landing speed of
6.0
ms
−
1
6.0 \text{ ms}^{-1}
6.0
ms
−
1
. What is the minimum jump height required to simulate this landing speed?
Related theory
Free-Fall & Vertical Motion
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Motion in a straight line
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