A small mail bag is released from a helicopter that is descending steadily at 2.83 m/s. After 2.43 s, what is the speed of the mail- bag? The acceleration of gravity is 9.8 m/s2 . Answer in units of m/s After the mailbag is dropped, the helicopter continues descending for 1 s but then stops. How far is the mailbag below the helicopter at 2.43 s? Answer in units of m