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

question 54

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 q 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 50 feet per second when the ball is hit at an angle of . Round to the nearest foot.

• A) 115
• B) 154
• C) 77
• D) 135
• E) 38

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