A shot putter releases the shot some distance above the level ground with a velocity of 12.0 m/sm/s, 51.0∘∘ above the horizontal. The shot hits the ground 2.08 ss later. You can ignore air resistance. a.  What is the x-component of the shot's velocity at the end of its trajectory? Express your answer in meters per second   b. What is the y-component of the shot's velocity at the end of its trajectory? Express your answer in meters per second.

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A shot putter releases the shot some distance above the level ground with a velocity of 12.0 m/sm/s, 51.0∘∘ above the horizontal. The shot hits the ground 2.08 ss later. You can ignore air resistance.

a. 

What is the x-component of the shot's velocity at the end of its trajectory?
Express your answer in meters per second
 
b.
What is the y-component of the shot's velocity at the end of its trajectory?
Express your answer in meters per second.
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