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92. A crossbow is aimed horizontally at a target 40 m away. The arrow hits 30 cm below the spot at which it was aimed. What is the initial velocity of the arrow?

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Chapter4: Motion In Two Dimensions

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92. A crossbow is aimed horizontally at a target 40 m
away. The arrow hits 30 cm below the spot at which it was
aimed. What is the initial velocity of the arrow?

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