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A rifle is fired with angle of elevation $ 36^\circ $. What is the muzzle speed if the maximum height of the bullet is 1600 ft?
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We are asked to find the initial velocity $v_i$ of the bullet. We know that the acceleration due to gravity $g$ is 32 ft/s$^2$. Show more…
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