A particle is projected from level ground with speed at an angle where . Find the greatest height reached. (Take .)

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C.

  1. Step 1: At the highest point the vertical speed is : .
  2. Step 2: m.
Answer
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Why not the others: is what you get if you use instead of . is what you get if you use the horizontal component. is what you get if you use the full speed.

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