Physics-ch-4/exercise 30
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Physics for Scientists and Engineers (9th Edition)

Chapter-4

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Question 30





Q30: The record distance in the sport of throwing cowpats is 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 interval the projectile was in flight.
(c) How would the answers change if the range were the same but the launch angle were greater than ? Explain.