Which of the following will reach the maximum range? a. A golf ball is hit at an angle of 90° above horizontal with a speed of 80 m/s. b. A golf ball is hit at an angle of 80° above horizontal with a speed of 90 m/s.

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Which of the following will reach the maximum range?

a. A golf ball is hit at an angle of 90° above horizontal with a speed of 80 m/s.

b. A golf ball is hit at an angle of 80° above horizontal with a speed of 90 m/s.

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