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In a very popular lecture demonstration, a projectile is fired at a falling target as shown in the figure. The projectile leaves the gun at the same instant the target is dropped from rest. Assuming the gun is initially aimed at the target, show that the projectile will hit the target. 

 

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Physics: Principles with Applications
7th Edition, 2013
Giancoli
ISBN: 9780321625922

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