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A golfer wants his shot to land 122 m away on flat ground. His club launches balls at a 55.0° angle. How fast should the ball leave the club?

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A golfer wants his shot to land
122 m away on flat ground.
His club launches balls at a 55.0°
angle. How fast should
the ball leave the club?
(Unit = m/s)

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