An airplane flies at 40 m/s at an altitude of 50 m. The pilot drops a heavy package that falls to the ground below. Neglecting air resistance, the package will land
A) beneath the plane.
B) 400 m behind the plane.
C) 500 m behind the plane.
D) more than 500 m behind the plane.
E) none of the above
Answer: A
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