Question

A human cannonball is to be fired with an initial speed of 80 ft/s. The circus performer hopes to land on a cushion located 180 feet downrange at the same height as the muzzle of the cannon. The circus is being held in a large room with a flat ceiling 30 feet higher than the muzzle. Can the performer be fired to the cushion without striking the ceiling? If so, what is the proper firing angle? g = 32 ft/sec^2.

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Explanation:

Given that;

initial speed of 80 ft/s.

The circus performer hopes to land on a cushion located 180 feet downrange at the same height as the muzzle of the cannon.

The circus is being held in a large room with a flat ceiling 30 feet higher than the muzzle.

Can the performer be fired to the cushion without striking the ceiling If so, what is the proper firing angle. g = 32 ft/sec^2.

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