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Re: Throwing Problems/Motors

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Originally Posted by John View Post
A 24 m/s shot at 45 degrees would travel over 96 feet (neglecting air resistance), or almost twice the length of the field. You don't need anywhere near that speed.
96 feet to the apex, which is 48 feet above the launch point

183 feet to 10 feet above the launch point.