The arrow leaves the bow at an angle of 10 degrees and an initial speed of 240 feet per second. a) Write the parametric equations for the path of the arrow. b) Find the total time the arrow is in the air. c) Assuming that the ground is level, find the horizontal distance that the arrow travels before it hits the ground.

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An archer releases an arrow from a bow that is 5 feet above the ground. The arrow leaves the bow at an angle of 10 degrees and an initial speed of 240 feet per second.

  1. a) Write the parametric equations for the path of the arrow.
  2. b) Find the total time the arrow is in the air.
  3. c) Assuming that the ground is level, find the horizontal distance that the arrow travels before it hits the ground.




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