A cargo helicopter, descending steadily at a speed of 4.8 m/s, releases a small package. Let upward be the positive direction for this problem. (a) If the package is 49 m above the ground when it is dropped, how long does it take for the package to reach the ground? ________ s (b) What is its velocity just before it lands? (Indicate the direction with the sign of your answer.) _________ m/s

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A cargo helicopter, descending steadily at a speed of 4.8 m/s, releases a small package. Let upward be the positive direction for this problem.

(a) If the package is 49 m above the ground when it is dropped, how long does it take for the package to reach the ground?
________ s

(b) What is its velocity just before it lands? (Indicate the direction with the sign of your answer.)
_________ m/s
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