A projectile has a horizontal range and maximum height . Find the angle of projection in terms of and .

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: A.

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  1. Step 1: Write the standard kinematic formulas for maximum height and horizontal range of a projectile launched with speed at angle :
  2. Step 2: Divide by to eliminate and :
  3. Step 3: Multiply both sides by to isolate :
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