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An athelete whose event is the shot put release the shot with the same initial velocity, but at different angles. The figure shows the parabolic paths for shots released at angles of 35oand 65o. Exercise 46-47 are based on the equations that model the parabolic paths
47. When the shot is released at an angle of 35o, its height, y, in feet, can be modeled by
Where x is the shot’s horizontal distance, in feet, from its point of release. Use this model to solve parts (a) through (c) and verify your answers using the blue graph.
a. What is the maximum height of the shot and how far from its point of release does this occur?
b. What is the shot’s maximum horizontal distance, to the nearest tenth of a foot, or the distance of the throw?
c. From what height was the shot released?
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