The record distance in the sport of throwing cowpats is81.1 m. This record toss was set by Steve Urner of the UnitedStates in 1981. Assuming the initial launch angle was 45°and neglecting air resistance, determine (a) the initial speedof the projectile and (b) the total time the projectile was inflight. (c) Qualitatively, how would the answers change if thelaunch angle were greater than 45°? Explain.

The record distance in the sport of throwing cowpats is81.1 m. This record toss was set by Steve Urner of the UnitedStates in 1981. Assuming the initial launch angle was 45°and neglecting air resistance, determine (a) the initial speedof the projectile and (b) the total time the projectile was inflight. (c) Qualitatively, how would the answers change if thelaunch angle were greater than 45°? Explain.

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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 (a) the initial speed
of the projectile and (b) the total time the projectile was in
flight. (c) Qualitatively, how would the answers change if the
launch angle were greater than 45°? Explain.

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