Johnny throws a shotput at an angle of 45.° and it travels a horizontal distance of 30. meters. If he releases the shotput at the same speed but changes the angle to 55.°, what will be the new range (distance)?
A) 37. m
B) 25. m
C) 28. m
D) 41. m
E) 32. m

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The range of a projectile is maximized at 45°. Increasing the angle to 55° will decrease the range. Using the range formula and adjusting for the angle, the new range is approximately 28 meters.

Johnny Throws a Shotput at an Angle of 45