Projectile Motion: A projectile is fired at an angle above the horizontal at a location where g = 9.8 m/s2. The initial x and y components of its velocity are 86.6 m/s and 50 m/s respectively. At what angle was the projectile fired above the horizontal?

A. 45°
B. 60°
C. 30°
D. 90°
E. 75°


Answer: C

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