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Re: Velocity???

Go into a closed room where there is no wind and fire the ball. You want to measure the distance, time and launch angle. The distance divided by time is the X component of your initial velovity. The X compenent times cosine of the angle will give you your initial velocity.

air resistance is negligible in a closed room.

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