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Two objects, A and B, are launched horizontally, as indicated in Figure 4-8. The horizontal distance covered before landing is smaller for object A than for object B. (a) Is the initial speed of object A greater than, less than, or equal to the initial speed of object B? Explain. (b) Is the amount of time object A is in the air greater than less than or equal to the time object B is in the air? Explain.
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