Question

Three identical balls are launched with the same initial speed from the top of a cliff overlooking flat ground. Ball A is launched horizontally. Ball B has an initial velocity directed 20 degrees below the horizontal. Ball C has an initial velocity directed 40 degrees above the horizontal. Which ball hits the ground with the highest speed?

  1. Ball A (1/32) (3%)
  2. Ball B (3/32) (9%)
  3. Ball C (6/32) (19%)
  4. Equal for all three (22/32) (69%)