A cannonball at ground level is aimed 30.0° above the horizontal and is fired with an initial speed of 125 m/s. How far away from the cannon will the cannonball hit the ground?
A)125 m
B)138 m
C)695 m
D)1040 m
E)1380 m

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The horizontal range of a projectile is given by the formula R = (v^2 * sin(2θ)) / g, where v is the initial velocity, θ is the angle of projection, and g is the acceleration due to gravity (approximately 9.81 m/s²). Substituting the given values: R = (125^2 * sin(60°)) / 9.81 ≈ 1380 m.

A Cannonball at Ground Level Is Aimed 30