The record distance in the sport of throwing cowpats is 81.1 m. This record toss was set by Steve Urner of the United States in 1981. Assuming the initial launch angle was 45° and neglecting air resistance, determine the following: (a) the initial speed of the projectile and (b) the total time the projectile was in flight.

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The record distance in the sport of throwing cowpats is 81.1 m. This record toss was set by Steve Urner of the United States in 1981. Assuming the initial launch angle was 45° and neglecting air resistance, determine the following:

(a) the initial speed of the projectile and

(b) the total time the projectile was in flight.

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