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The discussion focuses on solving a projectile motion problem where a projectile is launched at an angle and lands on the same horizontal plane, initially covering a range of 23 meters. When launched again at the same angle but with triple the initial speed, the new range can be calculated using the formula for projectile motion. The key equations involved are x = v0t and x = v0t + 1/2at², where the time of flight must be determined first. The correct approach involves calculating the time of flight based on the initial speed and then applying the new speed to find the new range.

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Physics problem helpp!

1. A projectile is launched at a angle and it lands on the same horizontal plane. The range of this launch is 23m. The projectile is launched again at the same angle with triple the speed. What is the new range?

2. x=v0t <---- I know that finding the time would be useful, but i am not sure if this is the right equation to solve for time.

3. I know that x= 23m but i have no idea how to find the new range. After I find out what the time is I would triple it and plug it into the equation x= v0t+1/2at^2. I'm not sure if this is right!
Thank You if you can help me.
 
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