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