A pair of projectiles are launched at equal speeds but different angles. One at 30° and the other at 60°. With no air resistance, the projectile that reaches the ground first will be the one launched at
A. 60°.
B. 30°.
C. both hit at the same time
D. no way to tell
Answer: B
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