launch speed of 12.0 m/s at an angle of 55° abo

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A basketball has an initial launch speed of 12.0 m/s at an angle of 55° above the horizon. The basketball goes into the hoop after it has traveled a vertical displacement of 3.0 meters. 

Find info for X (horizontal) direction:

d) time to get to hoop, t =

e) at hoop, displacement in X =

Find info for Y (vertical) direction:

f) Vyo =

g) a =

h) at maximum height, Vy = 

i) time to get to hoop, t =

j) at hoop, displacement in Y =

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