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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