The Cannonball in the Illustration Follows the Parabolic Trajectory

question 27

Multiple Choice

The cannonball in the illustration follows the parabolic trajectory . How far short of the castle does it land?

• A) 5 ft
• B) 6 ft
• C) 3 ft
• D) 4 ft
• E) 2 ft

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Sherman Antitrust Act

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