A Mortar Shell Is Fired with a Muzzle Speed Of 325

question 99

Multiple Choice

A mortar shell is fired with a muzzle speed of $325 \mathrm { ft } / \mathrm { sec }$ . Find the angle of elevation of the if the shell strikes a target located $1500 \mathrm { ft }$ away. Round your answer to 2 decimal places.
Select the correct answer.

• A) \(12.22 ^ { \circ }\)
• B) \(0.64 ^ { \circ }\)
• C) \(13.51 ^ { \circ }\)
• D) \(0.24 ^ { \circ }\) ortar

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