Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 8 - Potential Energy and Conservation of Energy - Questions - Page 201: 10

Answer

The plums all have the same speed when they reach the dashed line.

Work Step by Step

In all situations, the mass of the plum is the same and it is launched with the same force. Its kinetic energy will be the same for all situations so its velocity must be the same as well, regardless of the launch angle.
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