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A large cannon is fired from ground level over level ground at an angle of 55 above the horizontal. This initial speed is 384 m/s. Neglecting air resistance, how far will the projectile travel in the horizontal direction before striking the ground?

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Horizontal distance travelled by the projectile is, R= yß sin 2? (384 m/s)2 sin 2 x55 = 14. 1 x 103 m =141 km 9.80 m/s2

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