A golfer hits a ball on a level fairway at an angle of 35° relative to the horizontal, and it lands on the green. Another golfer hits a ball with the same speed but at an angle of 55°, and it lands on the green by the other ball. Which statement is accurate for this situation?
A) One ball is in the air longer than the other.
B) One ball experiences a greater acceleration while in free flight.
C) One ball experiences a smaller acceleration while in free flight.
D) Two balls hit at the same speed but different angles will always land in the same location.
E) Two balls hit at the same speed but different angles can never land in the same location.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The two balls have the same speed but different launch angles, so they will follow different trajectories due to gravity. Since the 55° shot has a steeper initial trajectory, it will spend less time in the air and land closer to the initial point of launch. Therefore, the ball hit at 35° will be in the air longer and travel farther before landing on the green.

A Golfer Hits a Ball on a Level Fairway at an Angle