Solve the Problem $26 ^ { \circ }$ And an Initial Speed Of

question 42

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem. Unless stated otherwise, assume that the projectile flight is ideal, that the launch angle is measured from the horizontal, and that the projectile is launched from the origin over a horizontal surface
-An ideal projectile is launched from level ground at a launch angle of $26 ^ { \circ }$ and an initial speed of $48 \mathrm {~m} / \mathrm { sec }$ . How far away from the launch point does the projectile hit the ground?

• A) \(\approx 185 \mathrm {~m}\)
• B) \(\approx 290 \mathrm {~m}\)
• C) \(\approx 230 \mathrm {~m}\)
• D) \(\approx 60 \mathrm {~m}\)

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