6. A cannonball launched at 100 m/s reaches a peak height of 127.55 m and reaches a distance of 883.70 m. (a.) What angle was it fired at? (b.} How long did it spend in the air?

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6. A cannonball launched at 100 m/s reaches a peak height of 127.55 m and reaches a
distance of 883.70 m.
(a.) What angle was it fired at?
(b.} How long did it spend in the air?

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