Can someone draw this diagram for me because I must be getting the wrong picture

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The original poster attempts to determine the maximum horizontal distance of a projectile at a specific height of 60 m, given an initial angle of 70 degrees and a velocity of 50 m/s. The problem falls under the subject area of projectile motion in physics.

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  • Participants share diagrams to illustrate their understanding of the projectile's trajectory. There is a discussion about the existence of two horizontal distances corresponding to the same height of 60 m.

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The discussion includes various diagrams and interpretations of the projectile's motion. Some participants indicate that certain diagrams may accurately represent the situation, while others are exploring the implications of having two distances at the same height.

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Participants are working within the constraints of the problem as posed by the original poster, focusing on the specific parameters of angle, velocity, and height without additional context or information.

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Determine the maximum horizontal distance that a projectile will have at a height of 60 m above its origin if it is fired at an angle at 70degrees from the horizontal with a velocity of 50m/s
 
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here is my diagram.
 

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How about this:
 

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gneill's diagram is the correct one.

Note that there are 2 horizontal distances such that the height of the projectile is at 60m.
 

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