In the absence of air resistance, a projectile that lands at the elevation from which it...

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In the absence of air resistance, a projectile that lands at theelevation from which it was launched achieves maximum range whenlaunched at a 45?angle. Suppose a projectile of mass m islaunched with speed v0 into a headwind that exerts aconstant, horizontal retarding force F?wind=?Fwindi^.

By what percentage is the maximum range of a 0.900 kg ballreduced if Fwind =0.600 N ?

Express your answer with the appropriate units.

*Answer cannot be 7.25 %, 6.8%, or 9% nor 6.3%

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