How to Solve Projectile Motion Problems: Finding Distance to Target

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This discussion addresses solving projectile motion problems, specifically calculating the distance to a target based on initial speed and time of flight. In the first question, a bullet with an initial speed of 240 m/s strikes a target 60 m away, while in the second question, a baseball reaches a maximum height 3.0 seconds after being hit and clears a 320 ft fence 2.5 seconds later. The importance of showing work in physics problems is emphasized, as it is a prerequisite for receiving assistance in the forum.

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Question 1: A rifle is aimed horizontally at the center of a large target 60 m away. The initial speed of the bullet is 240 m/s. What is the distance from the center of the target to the point where the bullet strikes the target?
 
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Question 2 A baseball is hit at ground level. The ball is observed to reach its maximum height above ground level 3.0 s after begin hit. And 2.5 s after reaching this maximum height, the ball is observed to barely clear a fence that is 320 ft from where it was hit. How high is the fence
 
Thread moved to Intro Physics homework forum. rasikan, you must show your own work on these problems before we can help you. That's an important rule here on the PF.
 

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