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Problem
Derive an expression for the initial speed
v
0
v_0
v
0
required for a projectile to cover a horizontal distance
R
R
R
and return to its launch height when fired at an angle
θ
\theta
θ
above the horizontal. Express
v
0
v_0
v
0
solely in terms of
g
g
g
,
R
R
R
, and
θ
\theta
θ
.
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