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A skier leaves the ramp of a ski jump with a velocity of 11.9 m/s, 17.5?above the horizontal. The slope is inclined at 48.1? and air resistance is negligible. Calculate the distance from the ramp to where the jumper lands.

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The distance of a ski jumper travel is examined. The expert calculates the distance from the ramp to where the jumper lands.

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The position of the skier is given by:
(1.1)
Where:
(1.2)

(1.3)
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