Solve the Problem $$70 ^ { \circ }$$ With the Horizontal

question 260

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-A projectile is fired with an initial velocity of 450 feet per second at an angle of $$70 ^ { \circ }$$ with the horizontal. In how many seconds will the projectile strike the ground? (Round your answer to the
Nearest tenth of a second.)

• A) 26.4 sec
• B) 30.5 sec
• C) 23 sec
• D) 29.2 sec

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