A Projectile Is Shot from the Edge of a Vertical

question 3

Multiple Choice

A projectile is shot from the edge of a vertical cliff 60.0 m above the ocean. It has a speed of 100 m/s and is fired at an angle of 35.0° above the horizontal. How far from the foot of the vertical cliff does the projectile hit the water?

• A) 126 m
• B) 312 m
• C) 684 m
• D) 1080 m
• E) 540 m

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