A projectile is launched from ground level to the top of a cliff which is 195 m away and 135 m high (Figure 1). If the projectile lands on top of the cliff 4.2 s after it is fired, find the initial velocity of the projectile (magnitude and direction). Neglect air resistance.
A projectile is launched from ground level to the top of a cliff which is 195 m away and 135 m high (Figure 1). If the projectile lands on top of the cliff 4.2 s after it is fired, find the initial velocity of the projectile (magnitude and direction). Neglect air resistance.
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A projectile is launched from ground level to the top of a cliff which is 195 m away and 135 m high (Figure 1). If the projectile lands on top of the cliff 4.2 s after it is fired, find the initial velocity of the projectile (magnitude and direction). Neglect air resistance.
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