If a parachutist jumped from an airplane flying at an altitude of 10,000 feet and fell at an average free fall speed of 158 feet per second for 17 seconds, what impact will it have on the altitude of the parachutist?

A) - 2,686 feet

B) - 2,669 feet

C) 2,669 feet

D) 2,686 feet

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Pamela Casey

19 October, 14:41

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Brendon · Answer 1

The answer is A, because first of all, it would have to be negative since he is descending, and 158 x 17 equals 2,686.

Deja Gibbs · Answer 2

The correct answer is A.

If a parachutist jumped from an airplane flying at an altitude of 10,000 feet and fell at an average free fall speed of 158 feet per second for 17 seconds, what impact will it have on the altitude of the parachutist?A) - 2,686 feetB) - 2,669 feetC) 2,669 feetD) 2,686 feet