A ball is fired from 20 degrees above the horizon at a speed 40 m/s. How far does the ball travel before landing? (please use basic kinematic equations, not the range equation to show this,

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A ball is fired from 20 degrees above the horizon at a speed 40 m/s. How
far does the ball travel before landing?
(please use basic kinematic equations, not the range equation to show
this,
Transcribed Image Text:A ball is fired from 20 degrees above the horizon at a speed 40 m/s. How far does the ball travel before landing? (please use basic kinematic equations, not the range equation to show this,
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