Air resistance by launching a 0.5 Kg projectile from a level surface. The projectile was launched with a speed of 30 m/s at a 40 degree angle to the surface. Approximately what horizontal distance does the projectile travel before returning to the elevation from which it was launched? (Note: Assume that the effects of air resistance are negligible.)

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Problem 33P: A projectile is launched with an initial speed of 60.0 m/s at an angle of 30.0 above the horizontal....
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Air resistance by launching a 0.5 Kg projectile from a level surface. The projectile was launched with a speed of 30 m/s at a 40 degree angle to the surface. Approximately what horizontal distance does the projectile travel before returning to the elevation from which it was launched? (Note: Assume that the effects of air resistance are negligible.)

a. 45 m

b. 60 m

c. 90 m

d. 120 m

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