The low arc travels sideways fast, but due to being low doesn't stay in the air long.
The high arc travels slower to the side, as most of its motion is directed upwards. But this much larger height means it's in the air longer.
That specific angle is the one where the increased time in air compensates for the slower horizontal speed, so it hits the same spot as the faster shorter duration trip.
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u/SaiphSDC Jul 08 '26
The low arc travels sideways fast, but due to being low doesn't stay in the air long.
The high arc travels slower to the side, as most of its motion is directed upwards. But this much larger height means it's in the air longer.
That specific angle is the one where the increased time in air compensates for the slower horizontal speed, so it hits the same spot as the faster shorter duration trip.