A jet from a squeezed hose reaches further because:

  1. the water is lighter
  2. gravity is weaker
  3. air resistance is removed
  4. the water leaves at a higher speed
Answer

D) the water leaves at a higher speed

Range increases with launch speed. SLO P-11-B-37 · Understanding

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