If Emily throws the ball at an angle of 30 ∘ below the horizontal with a speed of 12 m/s , how far from the base of the dorm should Allison stand to catch the ball? Assume the vertical distance between where Emily releases the ball and Allison catches it is 8.0 m .

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If Emily throws the ball at an angle of 30 ∘   below the horizontal with a speed of 12 m/s  , how far from the base of the dorm should Allison stand to catch the ball? Assume the vertical distance between where Emily releases the ball and Allison catches it is 8.0 m .

 

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