A rifle is aimed horizontally at a target 60 m away. The bullet hits the target 1.9 cm below the aim point. What was the bullet's flight time? Neglect the air resistance. Express your answer with the appropriate units. What was the bullet's speed as it left the barrel? Express your answer with the appropriate units.

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A rifle is aimed horizontally at a target 60 m away. The bullet hits the target 1.9 cm below the aim point. What was the bullet's flight time? Neglect the air resistance. Express your answer with the appropriate units.

What was the bullet's speed as it left the barrel?
Express your answer with the appropriate units.
 
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