Projectile Motion: A ball thrown horizontally from a point 24 m above the ground, strikes the ground after traveling horizontally a distance of 18 m. With what speed was it thrown, assuming negligible air resistance?

A. 6.1 m/s
B. 7.4 m/s
C. 8.1 m/s
D. 8.9 m/s


Answer: C

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