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Unread 15-01-2003, 23:50
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Originally posted by Gadget470
For any projectile, 45º will deliver the most distance for power. If you launch at 45º you can start reducing power for specified distances. If you think you need to change the angle too, do it without changing power. Change one variable at a time to get the most effective results.
When you're in anything but a vacuum, something slightly less than 45 degrees is usually better.

I'm going to be terribly frightened of anyone launching boxes like that.
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