A missile is launched at an angle of 60 degrees up from the horizontal. Between 2 and 3 seconds after launch, it is seen to cover 30 m in the horizontal direction. With what speed (to 2 significant figures) was the rocket launched?

A missile is launched at an angle of 60 degrees up from the horizontal. Between 2 and 3 seconds after launch, it is seen to cover 30 m in the horizontal direction. With what speed (to 2 significant figures) was the rocket launched?

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