Physics

To calculate the velocity of the raft as it hits the water, we can use the concept of projectile motion.

Given:
Aircraft speed (V_aircraft) = 30 m/s
Height above the ground (h) = 50 m

Since the aircraft is flying horizontally, the horizontal component of its velocity does not affect the vertical motion of the raft. Therefore, we can focus on the vertical component of the motion.

When the raft is released, it will experience free fall motion vertically. The time it takes to fall from a certain height can be calculated using the formula:

Dy= Vyi t + 1/2 at²

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