The projectile attains maximum horizontal range when it is projected at an angle of:
Correct answer: B. 45° with the horizontal
- A. 30° with the horizontal
- B. 45° with the horizontal
- C. 60° with the horizontal
- D. 90° with the horizontal
Explanation
The explanation is given below: The horizontal range of a projectile is the maximum distance it can travel horizontally. For a projectile launched at an angle θ with respect to the horizontal, the range (R) is given by the formula: R = v2sin (2θ)/g To find the angle that maximizes the range, one can take the derivative of the range equation with respect to the launch angle θ and set it equal to zero. Solving for θ will give the angle at which the range is maximized. The solution turns out to be θ = 45o which means that the maximum range is achieved when the projectile is launched at an angle of 45 degrees.
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