A pilot drops a bomb from a plane flying horizontally at a constant speed. When the bomb hits the ground, the horizontal location of the plane will
A) be behind the bomb.
B) be in front of the bomb.
C) be over the bomb.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Since the plane is flying horizontally at a constant speed and drops the bomb, the bomb retains the horizontal velocity of the plane due to inertia. Thus, when it hits the ground, the plane will be vertically above the bomb's location.

A Pilot Drops a Bomb from a Plane Flying Horizontally