A boat is passing under a bridge. The deck of the boat is \(15 m\) below the bridge. A small package is to be dropped from the bridge onto the deck of the boat when the boat is \(25 m\) from just below the drop point. What (boat) speed is necessary to have the package land in the boat?
\(\left( g =9.8 m / s ^{2}\right)\)

A. \(17 m / s\)
B. \(14 m / s\)
C. \(1.7 m / s\)  
D. \(4.9 m / s\)

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Correct Answer: C