William Tell must split the apple atop his son's head from a distance of 30 mm . When William aims directly at the apple, the arrow is horizontal. At what angle must he aim it to hit the apple if the arrow travels at a speed of 35 m/sm/s ? Express your answer using two significant figures.

William Tell must split the apple atop his son's head from a distance of 30 mm . When William aims directly at the apple, the arrow is horizontal. At what angle must he aim it to hit the apple if the arrow travels at a speed of 35 m/sm/s ? Express your answer using two significant figures.

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William Tell must split the apple atop his son's head from a distance of 30 mm . When William aims directly at the apple, the arrow is horizontal.

At what angle must he aim it to hit the apple if the arrow travels at a speed of 35 m/sm/s ?

Express your answer using two significant figures.

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