Day 4 Case #007 The Target Solution

Case #007 The Target Solution

Day 4 Part 2: The Test Range (Simulation Lab)

The Cockpit

The Final Mission

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The Argument

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THE SOLUTION: CALCULATE THE DROP

In this math calculation you can choose how much of a challenge you would like to have. Mild is (guided), Medium (less guided), Spicy (on own)

Choose your level to solve the case

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Radio in the Solution

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Mission Success

Your calculations were perfect, Agent. The package landed exactly on target... You've solved the case.** Summary: **Debrief:** You proved that to solve the drop, we had to model the mission in two parts: **Vertical Motion:** The 7500m height determined the **time** in the air. **Horizontal Motion:** The 286.2 m/s speed determined the **range** traveled during that time.

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🌶️ MILD Tab: Instructions: Follow the steps. Step 1: Find the Fall time (t) Step 2: Find the range Dx

Vox= 286.2 m/s

Dy= 7500 m

Solve the 2 step problem using 9.8 m/s^2 for g

Step 1: Find horizontal range Dx Hint: You should solve for fall time (t) first using vertical height= 7500m

🌶️🌶️🌶️ SPICY Tab: Instructions:

Instructions: Solve the 2 step problem using g=9.8 m/s^2

Step 1: Final the horizontal range (Dx)

Agent, you've gathered all the intel. It's time to solve the case. We are now in the C-40 'Horizon' cargo plane approaching the target. Here is the final mission data:

Altitude= 7500 m Horizontal Velocity= 286.2 m/s

We must calculate the *exact* horizontal range (how far away) to drop the package to hit the target. Our calculations must be perfect.

FINAL CHECK: MISSION LOGIC (Skill G)

(PILOT) "Agent, this math is too complex! The first agent failed, but they must have just panicked. The simplest plan is to just fly *directly over* the target and drop the package. It's a straight line down, right?"

(YOU) The pilot is wrong! Choose the correct counter-argument to save the mission.