Solve the Problem $39 ^ { \circ }$ To the Horizontal From

question 112

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 athlete puts a 16-lb shot at an angle of $39 ^ { \circ }$ to the horizontal from $6.1 \mathrm { ft }$ above the ground at an initial speed of $47 \mathrm { ft } / \mathrm { sec }$ . How far forward does the shot travel before it hits the ground? Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

• A) 2 ft
• B) 74.4 ft
• C) 227.8 ft
• D) 6.8 ft

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Definitions:

Backward Integration

A business strategy where a company expands its role to fulfill tasks formerly completed by businesses up the supply chain, gaining control over suppliers or production.

Horizontal Integration

A strategy used by businesses to increase their market share by acquiring or merging with competitors operating at the same level of the supply chain.

Supply-Chain Strategy

Planning and management of all activities involved in sourcing, procurement, and logistics management activities.

Vertical Integration

The expansion of a company's operations into different stages of production within the same industry, usually to increase control over the supply chain.