Physics (5th Edition)
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Author: James S. Walker
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 4, Problem 68GP
A shot-putter throws the shot with an initial speed of 12.2 m/s from a height of 5.15 ft above the ground. What is the range of the shot if the launch angle is (a) 20.0°, (b) 30.0°, or (c) 40.0°?
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