A long jumper leaves the ground at an angle of 22.2 ∘∘ measured from the horizontal, and at a speed of 10.9 m/s. How far does he jump?

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A long jumper leaves the ground at an angle of 22.2 ∘∘ measured from the horizontal, and at a speed of 10.9 m/s. How far does he jump? Hint: first determine how long he is in the air, which is twice the time it takes him to reach his maximum height.

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