A large number of seeds are observed, and their initial launch angles are recorded. The range of projection angles is found to be -51° to 75°, with a mean of 31°. Approximately 65% of the seeds were launched between 6° and 56° Which of the following hypotheses Is best supported by these data? Seeds are preferentially launched.
A. At angles that maximize the height they travel above the plant.
B At angles below the horizontal in order to drive the seeds into the ground with more force.
C. At angles that maximize the horizontal distance traveled from the plant.
D. At angles that minimize the time the seeds spend exposed to the air.