Inside the interior of a truck that moves at constant velocity is a package that drops from the midpoint of the ceiling. The package hits the floor
A)exactly below the midpoint of the ceiling.
B)ahead of the midpoint of the ceiling.
C)behind the midpoint of the ceiling.
D)more information is needed
E)none of the above

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Since the truck is moving at a constant velocity, the package will also have the same velocity. This means that the package will continue to move forward at the same velocity as the truck and therefore maintain its position relative to the midpoint of the ceiling. When the package drops, it will fall directly below its initial position, which is the midpoint of the ceiling. Therefore, the package will hit the floor exactly below the midpoint of the ceiling.

Inside the Interior of a Truck That Moves at Constant