. A Projectile with a muzzle velocity of 550 m/sec is fired from a gun on top of a cliff 460 m above sea level. If the projectile hits the ocean surface 49.2 seconds after being fired, determine: a. The angle of elevation of the gun; b. The range c. The highest point attained above the cliff. y V, water surface (w.s.) R

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.A Projectile with a muzzle velocity of 550 m/sec is fired from a gun on top of a cliff
460 m above sea level. If the projectile hits the ocean surface 49.2 seconds after being
fired, determine:
a. The angle of elevation of the gun;
b. The range
c. The highest point attained above the cliff.
y V,
H
water surface (w.s.)
R
Transcribed Image Text:.A Projectile with a muzzle velocity of 550 m/sec is fired from a gun on top of a cliff 460 m above sea level. If the projectile hits the ocean surface 49.2 seconds after being fired, determine: a. The angle of elevation of the gun; b. The range c. The highest point attained above the cliff. y V, H water surface (w.s.) R
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