A helicopter is traveling at 50.0 m/s at a constant altitude of 150 m over a level field. If a wheel falls off the helicopter, with what speed will it hit the ground? (g = 9.8 m/s2 and air resistance negligible)

a. 63 m/s
b. 55 m/s
c. 74 m/s
d. 54 m/s


c

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