Problem: Two cannonballs, A and B, are fired from the ground with identical initial speeds, but with A larger than B, and | 45 - B | > | 45 - A |.Which cannonball reaches a higher elevation?Which stays longer in the air?Which travels farther?

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Two cannonballs, A and B, are fired from the ground with identical initial speeds, but with A larger than B, and | 45 - B | > | 45 - A |.

Which cannonball reaches a higher elevation?

Which stays longer in the air?

Which travels farther?

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