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PHY 101 PHY 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Projectile will attain its maximum range, if it is fired at an angle of
Options
A 30°
B 47°
C 90°
D 45°
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

For a given initial speed, the range of a projectile on level ground is maximum when the launch angle is 45°.

Hint

Range ∝ sin(2θ), maximum when 2θ = 90° → θ = 45°.

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