A golfer gives a ball a maximum initial speed of 51.8 m/s. What is the longest possible hole-in-one for this golfer? Neglect any distance the ball might roll on the green and assume that the tee and the green are at the same level. What is the minimum speed of the ball during this hole-in-one shot?

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A golfer gives a ball a maximum initial speed of 51.8 m/s.

What is the longest possible hole-in-one for this golfer? Neglect any distance the ball might roll on the green and assume that the tee and the green are at the same level.

What is the minimum speed of the ball during this hole-in-one shot?

 

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