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Trigonometry was used by ballistic experts to study the JFK assassination. Trigonometry was used to calculate the trajectory of the bullet shot by Lee Harvey Oswald’s high-powered rifle. Through the study of triangles forensics was able to determine the distance between the bullet shot from the Texas School Book Depository to JFK’s motorcade. Trigonometry also allowed for ballistic experts to calculate the angle in which the angle descended and the velocity of the ammunition. According to www.intuition .com an example of trigonometry used in this specific case is when FBI agents were able to determine that the first shot was about 100 meters way. Another example of trigonometry was when FBI agents were able to determine that Oswald aimed his

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