You launch a projectile at an initial speed of 63.5 m/s from the ground. After 8.40 seconds of flight, the projectile lands on the ground. At what angle above the horizontal was the projectile launched? A 40.5 degrees B 64.8 degrees C 22.5 degrees D 32.4 degrees

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  1. You launch a projectile at an initial speed of 63.5 m/s from the ground. After 8.40 seconds of flight, the projectile lands on the ground. At what angle above the horizontal was the projectile launched?
      A
    40.5 degrees
      B
    64.8 degrees
      C
    22.5 degrees
      D
    32.4 degrees
     
 
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