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A rifle is aimed horizontally at a target 53 mm away. The bullet hits the target 2.5 cmcm below the aim point. A. What was the bullet's flight time? Express your answer using two significant figures.

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A rifle is aimed horizontally at a target 53 mm away. The bullet hits the target 2.5 cmcm below the aim point.

A. What was the bullet's flight time? Express your answer using two significant figures.

B. What was the bullet's speed as it left the barrel? Express your answer using two significant figures.

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