Find Min Proj Angle & Max Height of Golf Ball with Initial Speed of 91.1 m/s

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The discussion focuses on calculating the minimum projection angle and maximum height of a golf ball launched at an initial speed of 91.1 m/s, landing 186 m away on a level course, with gravity set at 9.8 m/s². The minimum projection angle required to achieve this distance is determined to be 6.35 degrees. The maximum projection angle and the maximum height reached by the ball using the minimum angle are also sought but remain unresolved in the discussion.

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A golf ball with an initial speed of 91.1 m/s
lands exactly 186 m downrange on a level
course.
The acceleration of gravity is 9.8 m/s2 .

A)Neglecting air friction, what minimum pro-
jection angle would achieve this result?

Answer 6.35 minimum angle

B)Neglecting air friction, what maximum pro-
jection angle would achieve this result?


C)What is the maximum height reached by the
ball, using the angle determined in part A?


I have found the minimum angle but I can't seem to get the height and max angle correct.
 
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Show your work. How did you get the minimum angle?

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