A soccer player kicks a ball,giving it an initial velocity of 17.2 m/s in the horizontal direction and 12.0 m/s in the vertical direction.How far down the field does the ball travel before landing?
A)84.2 m
B)42.1 m
C)81.6 m
D)24.0 m
E)37.5 m

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The horizontal distance can be calculated using the formula: distance = horizontal velocity * time. First, calculate the time of flight using the vertical motion: time = (2 * vertical velocity) / g, where g = 9.8 m/s². Then, use the horizontal velocity to find the distance.

A Soccer Player Kicks a Ball,giving It an Initial Velocity