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The correct angle of throwing a javelin is 45 degree.The physics concept behind this is known as impulse.According to this law if an object is thrown at an angle of 45 degree it travels much range(horizontal distance) than throwing at any other angle this law not only applies for javelin but also for firing an cannon or shooting a gun on an arrow into the space.

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How do you spell javelin?

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How did the ancient Greeks train for the javelin throw?

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Why is javelin throwing considered dangerous?

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what is the action of the muscles in the wrist when throwing a javelin?

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