A student has a cannon that can fire a cannonball at speeds up to 92.0mph. The students wants to determine the maximum range of the cannon and if she could hit a target on the ground as shown. Neglect drag and the initial height of the cannonball. At what angle should the cannonball be fired to achieve maximum range? When fired at this angle, how long will the cannonball remain in the air? What is the cannon's maximum range? m

A student has a cannon that can fire a cannonball at speeds up to 92.0mph. The students wants to determine the maximum range of the cannon and if she could hit a target on the ground as shown. Neglect drag and the initial height of the cannonball. At what angle should the cannonball be fired to achieve maximum range? When fired at this angle, how long will the cannonball remain in the air? What is the cannon's maximum range? m

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A student has a cannon that can fire a cannonball at
speeds up to 92.0mph. The students wants to
determine the maximum range of the cannon and if
she could hit a target on the ground as shown.
Neglect drag and the initial height of the cannonball.
At what angle should the cannonball be fired to
achieve maximum range?
X
When fired at this angle, how long will the cannonball
remain in the air?
S
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What is the cannon's maximum range?

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