A shot-putter throws the shot with an initial speed of 12.2 m>sfrom a height of 5.15 ft above the ground. What is the range of theshot if the launch angle is (a) 20.0°, (b) 30.0°, or (c) 40.0°?

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A shot-putter throws the shot with an initial speed of 12.2 m>s
from a height of 5.15 ft above the ground. What is the range of the
shot if the launch angle is (a) 20.0°, (b) 30.0°, or (c) 40.0°?

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