Solve the problem. Assume projectile is ideal, launch angle is measured from the horizontal, and launch is over a horizontal surface, unless stated otherwise.A sprung gun at ground level fires a tennis ball at an angle of 46°. The ball lands 16 m away. What was the ball's initial speed? Round answer to the nearest tenth.

A. 156.9 m/sec
B. 4.0 m/sec
C. 14.8 m/sec
D. 12.5 m/sec


Answer: D

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