The free-throw line in basketball is 4.57m (15 ft) from the basket, which is 3.05m (10 ft) above the floor. A player standing on the free-throw line throws the ball with an initial speed of 8.15 m/s, releasing
it at a height of 2.44m (8ft) above the floor. At what angle above the horizontal must the ball be thrown to
exactly hit the basket? Note that the players will use a large initial angle rather than a flat shot because it
allows for a larger margin of error. Explicitly show how you follow the steps involved in solving
projectile motion problems.