In the Olympic shot-put event, an athlete throws the shot with an initial speed of 13.6...

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In the Olympic shot-put event, an athlete throws the shot withan initial speed of 13.6 m/sm/s at a 40.0 ∘∘ angle from thehorizontal. The shot leaves her hand at a height of 1.80 mm abovethe ground. (Figure 1)

1. How far does the shot travel horizontally before striking theground when shot with initial angle 40.0 ∘∘ ?

2. Repeat the calculation of the first part for angle 42.5 ∘

3. Repeat the calculation of the first part for angle 45.0 ∘

4. Repeat the calculation of the first part for angle 47.5 ∘

5. With what angle of release does she throw the farthest?

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Part 1nowInitial height 180mthus the horizontal distance    See Answer
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