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Chapter 4, Problem 8CQ
Two projectiles are launched from the same point at the same angle above the horizontal Projectile 1 reaches a maximum height twice that of projectile 2. What is the ratio of the initial speed of projectile 1 to the initial speed of projectile 2? Explain.
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