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At what angle made by projectile with x-axis we can get 1/4th value of maximum height achieved by projectile?

Correct answer: A. 30°

  • A. 30°
  • B. 45°
  • C. 60°
  • D. 90°

Explanation

The maximum height of a projectile is proportional to the square of the sine of the angle of projection. For the height to be 1/4th of maximum height, the sine of the angle must be halved. This occurs at 30°, where the sine value is smaller compared to 45° or 60°. Hence, 30° is the angle at which the maximum height becomes 1/4 of its potential maximum value. Other angles such as 45°, 60°, and 90° do not satisfy this condition.

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