A quarterback passes a football – at a velocity of 50 ft/s at an angle of 40° to the horizontal toward an intended receiver 30 yd downfield. The receiver is stationary and will catch the ball if it comes to him. Will the pass be completed? *** SHOW YOUR WORK ***

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A quarterback passes a football – at a velocity of 50 ft/s at an angle of 40° to the horizontal toward an intended receiver 30 yd downfield. The receiver is stationary and will catch the ball if it comes to him. Will the pass be completed? *** SHOW YOUR WORK ***

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