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Two projectiles are launched simultaneously from the same point on a horizontal surface, one at 45° to the horizontal and the other at 60°. Their launch speeds are different and are chosen so that the two projectiles travel the same horizontal distance before landing. Which of the following statements is true? (a) A and B land at the same time; (b) B’s launch speed is lower than A’s and B lands sooner; (c) B’s launch speed is lower than A’s and B lands later; (d) B’s launch speed is higher than A’s and B lands sooner; or (e) B’s launch speed is higher than A’s and B lands later.
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