The Horizontal Distance D (In Feet) Traveled by a Projectile

question 87

Multiple Choice

The horizontal distance d (in feet) traveled by a projectile with an initial speed of v feet per second is modeled by , where θ is the angle at which the projectile is launched.
Find the horizontal distance traveled by a golf ball that is hit with an initial speed of 80 feet per second when the ball is hit at an angle of .Round to the nearest foot.

• A)260
• B)346
• C)173
• D)303
• E)87

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