Ignoring air resistance, at what angle from the ground should a footballer hit a football to achieve maximum range?

Correct answer: B. 45 degrees

  • A. 30 degrees
  • B. 45 degrees
  • C. As less of an angle as possible
  • D. 90 degrees

Explanation

The range (x) for an angle theta is given by the following: For x to be the largest, cos θ sinθ should be the largest. This is true for θ=45 degrees.

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