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2010 F = ma Exam — Question 5

Confidential 5. Two projectiles are launched from a 35 meter ledge as shown in the diagram. One is launched from a 37 degree angle above the horizontal and the other is launched from 37 degrees below the horizontal. Both of the launches are given the same initial speed of v0 = 50 m/s. Projectile 2 Projectile 1 35 m The difference in the times of flight for these two projectiles, t1 −t2, is closest to
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