Physics Arrow Problem

Question

An archer fires an arrow at a stationary distant coconut at the same time as the coconut is
released to drop freely under gravity. The coconut and arrow are initially at the same
height. The arrow reaches the coconut before either hits the ground. Where should the
archer aim to best ensure that she hits the coconut?

 

I can only think of aiming at a greater angle to the horizontal because the arrow will follow a parabolic trajectory and the time of flight will be longer since T = 2vsinΘ/g

 

This is 5 marks so don't think I have said enough

             

Answer 1

   We are assuming that their is no other forces except for gravity when the arrow and coconut are in free fall at the same time at the same height.  Since the coconut starts with zero initial vertical velocity and travels straight down due to the acceleration of gravity, the arrow should also follow these conditions since the horizontal and vertical motions are independent of each other.  The problem does state that the arrow hits the coconut before it hits the ground, so the horizontal distance between them could be ignored.  So which angle should you aim the arrow?