Select the letter to the left of the applet to initialize Problem C.

1. Ignoring the target position, shoot the bullet now.
2. Pause the motion when the bullet strikes the ground. Use the step frame buttons (>> or <<) as needed to position the ball precisely at ground level.
3. Note the x-coordinate of the bullet and enter this as the Target Position.
4. Shoot the bullet to verify that you hit the target this time.
5. Determine a second angle for which the bullet hits the target in the same position.
6. Change the angle to 25° and repeat steps 1-5.
7. Now select 15° and repeat steps 1-5 again. Do you see a pattern emerging? What is it?

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