The boy at point A tries to toss a ball (initial velocity = 20m/s) over the top of a house. Calculate the angle at which the ball must be thrown in order for it to reach its highest point at C, and the %3D distance at which the boy should stand to toss the ball. C 8 m A d- - 4 m

The boy at point A tries to toss a ball (initial velocity = 20m/s) over the top of a house. Calculate the angle at which the ball must be thrown in order for it to reach its highest point at C, and the %3D distance at which the boy should stand to toss the ball. C 8 m A d- - 4 m

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The boy at point A tries to toss a ball (initial velocity = 20m/s) over the top of a house. Calculate
the angle at which the ball must be thrown in order for it to reach its highest point at C, and the
distance at which the boy should stand to toss the ball.
C
8 m
A
- 4 m

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