A ball is kicked with an initial velocity of 16 m/s in the horizontal direction and 12 m/s in the vertical direction. The ball lands a horizontal distance of 50m from where it was kicked. (a) For how long does the ball remain in the air? (b) What maximum heights is attained by the ball?

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A ball is kicked with an initial velocity of 16 m/s in the horizontal direction and 12 m/s in the vertical direction. The ball lands a horizontal distance of 50m from where it was kicked. (a) For how long does the ball remain in the air? (b) What maximum heights is attained by the ball?

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