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1. Derive the formula for the vertical distance, y and horizontal distance, x traveled by a projectile fired at an angle of projection 0, below the horizontal.

2. A man throws a stone upward at an angle of 30° with the horizontal. It lands 60 m measured horizontally and 2 m below his arm measured vertically. Determine the time of flight and the initial velocity of the stone.

3. Calculate the maximum horizontal distance x a stone can be thrown, if its initial velocity is 18 m/s.

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1. Derive the formula for the vertical distance, y and horizontal distance, x traveled by a projectile fired at an angle of projection 0, below the horizontal.

2. A man throws a stone upward at an angle of 30° with the horizontal. It lands 60 m measured horizontally and 2 m below his arm measured ...

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