The top of the pool table is .730 m from the floor. The placement of the tape is such that 0m is aligned with the edge of the table. The winner of the competition wants to know if he has broken the world record for the break shot of 32 mph (14.3 m/s). If the winner’s ball landed a distance 5.25 m from the table edge, calculate his break shot speed.   at what speed did his pool ball hit the ground?

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The top of the pool table is .730 m from the floor. The placement of the tape is such that 0m is aligned with the edge of the table. The winner of the competition wants to know if he has broken the world record for the break shot of 32 mph (14.3 m/s). If the winner’s ball landed a distance 5.25 m from the table edge, calculate his break shot speed.

 

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