Answer
$v_{x}=19.2\ m/s.$
Work Step by Step
(b)
(Using the discussion in part (a))
Given $v_{x}=v_{0}\cos 40.0^{\mathrm{o}}$ remains unchanged during flight,
$v_{x}=v_{0}\cos\cos 40.0^{0}=19.2m/s.$
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