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A body is projected horizontally from the top of a building of height h. Velocity of projection is u. Find the horizontal distance between the foot of the building and the ground where it will strike.

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Horizontal range,
OB=uniform horizontal velocity `xx` time of flight.
or,`R=usqrt((2h)/g)`
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