You launch a projectile at an initial speed of 40.1 m/s from the ground. After 3.70 seconds of flight, the projectile lands.on the ground. At what angle above the horizontal was the projectile launched?

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You launch a projectile at an initial speed of 40.1 m/s from the ground. After 3.70 seconds of flight, the projectile lands.on the ground. At what angle
above the horizontal was the projectile launched?
43.0 degrees
17.9 degrees
21.5 degrees
26.9 degrees
Transcribed Image Text:You launch a projectile at an initial speed of 40.1 m/s from the ground. After 3.70 seconds of flight, the projectile lands.on the ground. At what angle above the horizontal was the projectile launched? 43.0 degrees 17.9 degrees 21.5 degrees 26.9 degrees
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